Aravaca, Residential district in Moncloa-Aravaca, Spain.
Aravaca is a residential neighborhood in Madrid composed of three distinct areas: the main district, Valdemarín, and El Plantío. It combines housing with numerous green spaces and parks throughout.
The neighborhood was an independent city with its own town hall until 1951, when it was incorporated into Madrid. This merger ended its existence as a separate municipality.
The neighborhood preserves traces of traditional Castilian architecture along Baja de la Iglesia street, where the parish church stands among historic houses. These buildings show how residents lived across generations.
The neighborhood is about 9 kilometers from Madrid's center and is easily reached by car, bus, and train. Multiple public transport options are available throughout the area.
Civil War bunkers from the Spanish conflict remain visible in local parks, recalling three years of the Siege of Madrid. These fortifications served as shelters during the intense fighting that took place in the area.
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