Day 4: December 28 ... city of lights

On Sunday evening, I took a long walk ... striking out around 4 pm, just as night was about to fall (see sun in first photo below) ... I took these pics along the way ... finally returning to my apartment at 9 pm.  All of Madrid was out strolling on a clear, chilly winter evening.  The light show was spectacular.

calle Hortaleza in the Chueca neighbourhood
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calle Hortalez in the Chueca neighbourhood
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a confectionery shop on calle Hortaleza in Chueca
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Gran Via
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Metropolis Building where the Gran Via intersects with calle de Alcalá
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calle de Alcalá, people everywhere
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Plaza Cibeles
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calle de Alcalá, looking in the direction of Retiro Park
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Puerta de Alcalá
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Puerta de Alcalá
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Paseo del Prado abuzz with people
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Paseo del Prado street scene, cafe
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the Prado Museum
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along the Paseo del Prado
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Hotel ME Madrid (ME by Melia), Plaza Sta. Ana
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Hotel ME Madrid (ME by Melia), Plaza Sta. Ana
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panorama of Plaza Sta. Ana
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