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Located in the southern part of Spain’s Autonomous Community of Madrid, Getafe is one of the most populous and industrialized cities in the region, as well as a tranquil city well worth visiting. Getafe boasts numerous historic buildings and monuments, the most famous of which is Cerro de los Ángeles (Hill of the Angels), believed to be the geographical center of the Iberian Peninsula. At the top of the hill stands a 14th-century monastery and a sculpture commemorating Jesus. The Magdalena Church, whose construction began in the 16th century and was completed in 1770, blends Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles, and was declared a Spanish Cultural Property in 1958. Getafe is also widely known across Spain as a premier destination for shopping and entertainment, with numerous boutique shops located in the city center or within large shopping malls, offering visitors plenty of opportunities to find just what they’re looking for.

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Getafe

Located in the southern part of Spain’s Autonomous Community of Madrid, Getafe is one of the most populous and industrialized cities in the region, as well as a tranquil city well worth visiting.

Getafe boasts numerous historic buildings and monuments, the most famous of which is Cerro de los Ángeles (Hill of the Angels), believed to be the geographical center of the Iberian Peninsula. At the top of the hill stands a 14th-century monastery and a sculpture commemorating Jesus. The Magdalena Church, whose construction began in the 16th century and was completed in 1770, blends Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles, and was declared a Spanish Cultural Property in 1958. Getafe is also widely known across Spain as a premier destination for shopping and entertainment, with numerous boutique shops located in the city center or within large shopping malls, offering visitors plenty of opportunities to find just what they’re looking for.

Getafe

Reason to visit: A serene city in Spain's Autonomous Community of Madrid

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Spain[Spain]

Province/Community: Madrid Autonomous Community [Madrid Autonomous Community]

City: Getafe [Getafe]