MADRID
custom travel guide
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from February 9 until February 12, 2014
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Understand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Get in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Get around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
See. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Buy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Eat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Drink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stay safe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Get out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Long term events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunday February 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Best Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Italian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vegetarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Currency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Useful phrases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passport and Visa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Madrid
Madrid
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cosmopolitan city as Berlin or London, full of new architecture,
lifestyle and culture.
History
Middle Ages
Map of Madrid, Spain
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, as well as the capital of the autonomous community of the same name (Comunidad de Madrid). The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million with a metro area population of almost 6.5 million. Madrid
is best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, a good
example of which is the El Prado museum. Madrid also boasts
some of the liveliest nightlife in the world.
Madrid is located just northeast of the geographical center
of the Iberian Peninsula, in the middle of the Spanish central
Castillian plateau (Meseta central), at an average altitude of
650m. Nearly all of the most famous tourist areas are located
in the center of the city including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor,
Palacio Real, and Plaza de Colón. The major streets in Madrid
include the Gran Via, Alcalá Street, and Paseo de la Castellana.
The climate of Madrid is continental; mainly dry and quite extreme at times. Madrid sees perpetual sunshine and a characteristically hot and dry summer, and a fairly cold winter with
frequent frosts during the night and the occasional snowfall.
Spring and autumn are mild with the most rainfall concentrated in these seasons. Spring and autumn are definitely the
best times to visit, especially the months of April, May, June,
September and October. There is very little rainfall during summer and also less rainfall during winter. During winter snow occurs sporadically, however snowfall usually lasts only for a few
days, but there is abundant snowfall in the adjacent mountain
ranges nearby.
The culture of Madrid was dominated by its Royal history, centre of the Spanish Empire. The Royal Palace, big palaces and
buildings used by the Spanish Monarch and, enormous cathedrals and churches are plentiful in Madrid. Medieval architecture is common although nowadays Madrid is just as much a
Although the site of modern-day Madrid has been occupied
since pre-historic times, in the Roman era this territory belonged to the diocese of Complutum (present-day Alcalá de
Henares). There are archeological remains of a small village
during the visigoth epoch, whose name might have been
adopted later by Arabs.The origins of the modern city come
from the 9th century, when Muhammad I ordered the construction of a small palace in the same place that is today occupied by the Palacio Real. Around this palace a small citadel,
al-Mudaina, was built. The citadel was conquered in 1085 by
Christian king Alfonso VI of Leon and Castile in his advance
towards Toledo. He reconsecrated the mosque as the church
of the Virgin of Almudena (almudin, the garrison's granary). In
1329, the Cortes Generales first assembled in the city to advise Alfonso XI of Castile. Sephardi Jews and Moors continued
to live in the city until they were expelled at the end of the
15th century. After troubles and a large fire, Henry III of Castile
(1379–1406) rebuilt the city and established himself safely fortified outside its walls in El Pardo.
The grand entry of Ferdinand and Isabella to Madrid heralded
the end of strife between Castile and Aragon, and the beginning of the influence of the Renaissance in Spain.
Ruins of Muslim wall of Madrid
Modern Age
The Crown of Castile, with its capital at Toledo, and the Crown
of Aragon, with its capital at Zaragoza, were welded into
modern Spain by the Catholic Monarchs (Queen Isabella of
Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon). Though their grandson Charles I of Spain (also known as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) favoured Seville, it was Charles' son, Philip II (1527–1598)
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who moved the court to Madrid in 1561. Although he made
no official declaration, the seat of the court was the de facto capital. Seville continued to control commerce with Spain's
colonies, but Madrid controlled Seville.
Aside from a brief period, 1601–1606, when Felipe III installed
his court in Valladolid, Madrid's fortunes have closely mirrored
those of Spain.
Plaza Mayor (square) of Madrid (Spain). At the centre, monument to king
Philip III (1578–1621)
During the Siglo de Oro (Golden Century), in the 16th/17th
century, Madrid knew its ultimate glory; El Escorial, the great
royal monastery built by King Philip II of Spain, invited the attention of some of Europe's greatest architects and painters.
Diego Velázquez (painter of Las Meninas and The Surrender of
Breda), regarded as one of the most influential painters of European history and a greatly respected artist in his own time,
cultivated a relationship with King Philip IV and his chief minister, the Count-Duke of Olivares, leaving us several portraits
that demonstrate his style and skill. El Greco, another respected artist from the period, infused Spanish art with the styles of
the Italian renaissance and helped create a uniquely Spanish
style of painting.
Madrid was one of the cultural centers during the Spanish
Golden Century. The Spanish court attracted many top Spanish artists and writers to the city, including Miguel de Cervantes
(author of Don Quixote de la Mancha) and the aforementioned
Diego Velasquez. Furthermore, in the city were born many of
the great writers of this period: Lope de Vega, Francisco de
Quevedo, Calderon de la Barca and Tirso de Molina, and the
last of the great painters of the Golden Age, Claudio Coello.
The renowned Renaissance architect Juan de Herrera designed
the Plaza Mayor, which was built in the city during the Habsburg period as a central plaza. It is located near another famous
plaza, the Puerta del Sol.
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was led by his own son Ferdinand VII against him, Charles IV
resigned, but Ferdinand VII's reign would be short: in May 1808
Napoleon's troops entered the city.
From 19th century to present day
Plaza de Cibeles
On the second of May (Spanish: Dos de Mayo), 1808, the people
of Madrid rebelled against the occupation of the city by French
troops, provoking a repression by the French Imperial forces
and triggering the Spanish War of Independence.
Climate
The Madrid region features a Continental Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with cold winters due to altitude (650 m
over the sea level in Alicante), including sporadic snowfalls and
minimum temperatures often below freezing. Summer tends
to be hot with temperatures that consistently surpass 30 °C
(86 °F) in July and August and rarely above 40 °C (104 °F). Due
to Madrid's altitude and dry climate, diurnal ranges are often
significant during the summer. Precipitation is concentrated in
the autumn and spring. It is particularly sparse during the summer, taking the form of one or two showers and/or thunderstorms a month.
New palaces (including the Palacio Real de Madrid) were built
during Philip V´s reign. However, it would not be until Charles III
(1716–1788) that Madrid would become a modern city. Charles
III was one of the most popular kings in the history of Madrid,
and the saying "the best mayor, the king" became popular during those times. When Charles IV (1748–1819) became king the
people of Madrid revolted. After the Mutiny of Aranjuez, which
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last stop (Nuevos Ministerios) and then transfer to line 10 going
southbound to Tribunal and then Line 1 to Sol.
An alternative, and simpler way to get to Sol is to catch the
Renfe Cercanías (commuter train) from Platform 8 at Nuevos
Ministerios, Sol will be the first stop.
Royal Botanical Garden, Madrid, Spain
Holidays
On May 1 the now defunct James the Green party in the
Manzanares river groves. This popular celebration in the seventeenth century, began to be left to celebrate in the first
third of the century
First Sunday in May, held the Mayas
May 15 , Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador , patron saint of
Madrid, held in the meadow of San Isidro, Carabanchel (local
holiday)
On Thursday after the octave of Pentecost (early June) is celebrated on Corpus Christi in Madrid
Talk
While knowledge of the English language is increasing
amongst the younger generations, the majority of Madrid's
residents know only a few words - even employees at American businesses such as McDonald's and employees at cash
exchange centers rarely speak much English. You can often
find someone with a fair grasp of English at larger hotels and
tourism sites, but it would nevertheless be helpful to know at
least a few common Spanish words and phrases.
Get in
By plane
Madrid Barajas International Airport
Buses 200 and 204 operate between the airport and Plaza
Colón and Avenida de América in Madrid.
Public Night Bus N4 goes from Plaza Cibeles to Barajas district,
400m walk from the terminal through a passageway over the
highway. Night Shuttle operates a night bus between the airport and city center.
Madrid is a very major airport and is serviced by several airlines.
It is the homebase for Iberia and one of the largest airports in
Europe.
Two smaller airports, Torrejón and Cuatro Vientos, also serve the
city, however, there are no commercial flights coming in or out
of these two airports.
By train
Renfe operates train service to/from Madrid. Frequent trains
operate between Madrid and Barcelona (2h 40min), Seville
(2h 20 min), Malaga (2h 30 min), Zaragoza, Tarragona, Lerida, Huesca, Ciudad Real, Puertollano, Lisbon, Milan, the French
coast, Paris, with continuing journeys to most of Europe.
Northbound trains arrive and depart from Chamartín station,
while trains to Barcelona, Valencia and southern Spain depart
from Atocha railway station.
Madrid Barajas International Airport (IATA: MAD), 902 404
704, is located 13km from the Puerta del Sol. It has 4 terminals,
including a new low-cost carrier terminal that opened in 2006.
Terminal 4 has won architectural awards, and might be worth
the trip to have a look even if you are not flying.
The airport is connected to the city by Metro line 8 (pink). To
get to Sol (Madrids center) you will have to take Line 8 to the
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Metro network as long and far as you like - make sure you stay
inside the Metro zone, once you leave it, you'll have to stamp
your ticket again. The Passes do not require this supplement-it
is included in the price.
Stops for these lines are sometimes not in obvious places, especially in the pedestrian areas in the city center. Announcements in the metro are made only in Spanish, though signs are
bilingual in Spanish and English.
Train Station, Madrid
By bus
Madrid has eight enormous international and intercity bus stations. Information on where buses to a particular destination
depart from can be found at the Tourist Office.
Many of the international buses, and those headed south of
Madrid, arrive at and depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses
(Calle de Méndez Álvaro) which is accessible by metro.
Buses to and from Barcelona and Bilbao operate from the
Avenida de América bus terminal, also accessible by Metro.
By car
There are car rental facilities available at the airport, train stations, and other main travel sites. Always be sure to have a
street map handy! The roads within Madrid are difficult to navigate as there are not many places to stop and consult a map
or check your route.
Get around
Metro de Madrid ticket machines
By bus
Whatever the Metro doesn't cover, the buses do.
Night buses (Búhos, "night owls"), have their main hub at Plaza
de Cibeles, covering most of the city at roughly 20-minute intervals.
By train
Madrid has a system of local trains (Cercanías) that connect outlying suburbs and villages with the city center. Although most
useful for visiting historic or outdoor destinations outside the
city core, they are also useful for quickly getting from the north
end of the city (Chamartin and Nuevos Ministros) to the south
end of the city (Sol and Atocha).
Public Transport
Madrid proudly sports one of the best public transportation
networks in the world and the second largest metro network in
Europe, second only to London's. Buses and subways form an
integrated network and work with the same tickets. Children
under 11 receive a 50% discount. Tickets can be purchased at
Metro stations, news-stands, and estancos (tobacconists').
By metro
The Metro de Madrid (Madrid's Subway/Underground) is one
of the best and cheapest metros in Europe. In addition, the underground tunnels of the Metro provide relief from the sun on
hot days. Stamping the ticket one time allows you to use the
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By taxi
Taxis can be hard to find during late hours on weekends, especially if there is some rain. Unlike in other European cities, there
are few taxi stands; just stand by the side of a major road or bus
stop and wave your hand to signal an available taxi passing by.
Available taxis have a green libre sign in the windshield and a
green light on top.
Official taxis are white, and have a red stripe and the flag of
Madrid on the front door. The tariff is displayed on top of the
car (a 1 during daytime, a 2 during the night, which become 2
and 3 on holidays such as Christmas Eve).
There are also special surcharges for entering or leaving the
airport/train station. Ask for the written table of tariffs and
charges (suplementos) (shown on small stickers on rear windows, compulsory by law) before paying if you think it's too expensive.
Be aware there are some taxi drivers that will do what is called
'la vuelta al ruedo' which basically means they will drive you
around or through the crowded avenues to increase the fare.
Most taxi drivers do not speak English, so you should have the
names and/or addresses of your destinations written in Spanish to show your taxi driver. Likewise, get your hotel's business
card in case you get lost.
Taxi in Madrid
By car
Transportation by private automobile in Madrid can be a nightmare. The Spanish capital suffers from the typical problems of
most big cities; far too many cars and not enough space to accommodate them. The problem is compounded by the narrow
streets in the old town, where a lorry delivering beer barrels
to a local bar can cause a huge tailback. Looking for a place
to park your car Finding a parking space can be very time consuming, and difficult if one is not skilled in the art of close proximity parallel parking. Many Spaniards are also lacking in this
art, prompting them to simply park in the street, blocking other
cars in. If you find yourself blocked in by such a practice, honk
your horn until the driver returns. If you parallel park your car
in Madrid, be aware that most Madrileños park by sound alone.
They will feel no remorse for repeatedly hitting the car in front
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and behind them while trying to get into or out of a tight spot.
If you value your car's paint job, or you have rented a car, it
may be best to park underground. Though this is no guarantee
for nobody hitting your car, the chances are somewhat diminished.
In short, renting a car is not only unnecessary, but not recommended for getting around downtown Madrid, and a car is likely to be more of a liability than an asset. Visitors should make
use of Madrid's excellent public transportation instead. Renting a car only makes sense if you are planning to leave Madrid
and drive to the nearby towns.
By bicycle
Although Madrid does not appear as a bike-friendly city at a
first sight, things are changing slowly to make bike experience
more comfortable. Several streets in historical downtown have
been transformed into mixed-traffic spaces where pedestrians and bikes have priority over cars. There are new easy-bike
paths all along the river and connecting important parks.
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Landmarks and architecture
Puerta del Sol (Metro: Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3)). This plaza is the
heart of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city - a
hub for the local transit system, a favorite meeting spot for
locals, a visible area for festivals or political demonstrations,
and a opportune location for tour guides, street performers,
pickpockets and anyone else looking to take advantage of
all the tourists on hand. In the center of the plaza sits the
Statue of King Charles III on horseback, facing the Royal
Post Office (Real Casa de Correos), the red-and-white building adorned with a clock tower on the plaza's south side.
Originally the building served as Madrid's first post office,
then the police headquarters under Franco before being
transformed into it's current use as the office of the President
of Madrid, the head of the regional government. The clock
tower is noteworthy for being the center focus of New Year's
celebrations every year, which are broadcast across Spain
and mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes (one
for each ring of the bell) and the beginning of a new year.
In front of the building is Kilometer Zero (Kilómetro Cero), a
plaque showing the point where the measuring of national
highway system begins. On the east side of the plaza is the
famous Bear and the Madroño Tree Statue, a bear climbing a madroño tree, which is the symbol of Madrid, and on
the west side of the plaza is the Mariblanca statue, a white
marble goddess of at least the XVII century. Nearby the giant neon Tío Pepe sign sits above the plaza and is a famous
fixture of this area.
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freshly baked goods and other treats from the vendors inside.
Plaza de la Villa (Metro: Opera (lines 2, 5 and R)). The main
square during Middle Age, as Calle Mayor (High Street) was
the main street as well. It houses the former City Hall, the
former Academy of Fine Arts and the Archbishopric.
Puerta del Sol (square) in Madrid (Spain).
Plaza Mayor (Metro: Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3) or Opera (lines 2,
5 and R)). Perhaps the best known plaza in Madrid, this impressive square is now one of the main stops on any tourist
visit. Originally built outside the city walls, this enclosed
square has played host to bullfights, markets, symphonies,
tournaments and executions. Today it is ringed with tourist
shops, cafes and restaurants. The statue of Philip III sits in the
middle across from the Casa de la Panadería, a beautifully
painted building with two towers on the north side of the
square (not to be confused with the other building with two
towers on the opposite side) which once served as the headquarters of the bakers' guild and now houses a tourist information office. Access to the square is via one of the many arcades which connect to the surrounding pedestrian streets.
Mercado de La Cebada (Metro: La Latina (lines 5)). Once a
glass and iron market of the late XIX century, it is now a vaulted concrete building which still serves as a neighborhood
market. Where it used to stand an annexed public swimming
pool and sports facilities, it lies now an empty field, used and
managed by a neighbor association.
Palacio Real, Calle Bailen (Metro: Opera (lines 2, 5 and R)).
The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is an enormous palace, one
of the biggest in Europe, with scorching plains of concrete
around it. Though it is the official residence of the King of
Spain, the royal family does not actually reside here and it is
generally used only for state ceremonies. The Royal Palace is
considered to be one of the most emblematic and beautiful
buildings in Madrid, not only for its location on a bluff overlooking the river valley but also for its architecture and the
artistic treasures to be found in its rooms. A simple one-way
tour of the palace (both self-guided and guided are available) takes you up the grand stairway and through the lavishly decorated state rooms with their elegant tapestries,
frescoes, porcelain, carvings and added decor like china, silverware, medals, etc. From the courtyard you can access the
Farmacia (Pharmacy), which contains hundreds of bottles
of early medicines and a reconstructed laboratory, and the
Real Armorial (Royal Armory), a two-story collection of medieval weapons and armor. Explanations in the armory are in
Spanish only, so do not expect to understand much unless
your know the Spanish names for all that medieval weaponry. Photography inside the palace is not allowed.
The Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace) in Madrid.
Outside of Mercado de la Cebada, Madrid.
Mercado de San Miguel (Metro: Opera (lines 2, 5 and R)).
Near Plaza Mayor is this indoor market, identifiable by its ornate iron posts. Built in 1913, it's full of a wide range of high
quality food. Even if you're not buying anything, it's worth
entering for the sights and smells of dried ham, fine wine,
Catedral de la Almudena (Metro: Opera (lines 2, 5 and R)).
This massive cathedral faces the Palacio Real. Finished near
the end of 20th century, it is where the Princes of Asturias
Felipe and Letizia were married in 2004.
Plaza de España (Metro: Plaza de España (lines 3 and 10)
or Noviciado (line 2)). A prominent square on the northwest
side of central district, adjacent to two of the tallest buildings
in Madrid: the Torre de Madrid (the taller, white one) and the
Edificio España (the red and white one). The square contains
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a large fountain and a sculpture of Cervantes and his famous
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza characters.
Gran Vía (Metro: Banco de España (line 2), Gran Via (lines
1 and 5), Callao (lines 3 and 5), Santo Domingo (line 2), or
Plaza de España (lines 3 and 10)). Literally "Great Way" (better translated as "Broadway"), Gran Vía is one of the busiest
avenues in Madrid. Running from Plaza de España to Plaza
de Cibeles, it is the location of the cinema district and a number of shopping malls and is lined with large billboards and
lights. There's a constant buzz of traffic and life - 3-4am early
morning traffic jams are not unusual.
Plaza de Cibeles (Metro: Banco de España (line 2)). A massive roundabout at the intersection of Calle de Alcala and
Paseo del Prado, this plaza houses one of Madrid's emblems,
the Fountain of Cibeles, which portrays the Roman goddess
of fertility sitting upon a chariot pulled by two lions. On the
southeast corner dominating the Plaza is one of the world's
most beautiful city halls, the Palacio de Cibeles (formerly
the Palacio de las Comunicaciones), an impressive structure
with a jaw-droppingly spectacular façade. Inside, the building holds a cultural center with changing art exhibits and info on Madrid, and you can climb to the upper floors for some
excellent views out the window. On the southwest corner
of the square sits the imposing Bank of Spain (Banco de España) building, while the northeast corner is home to the
Palacio de Linares, which holds the Casa de América, a cultural center with an art gallery of Latin American works.
Plaza de Castilla (Metro: Plaza de Castilla (lines 1, 9 and 10);
Bus line 27). On the north side of the city and bisected by
Paseo de la Castellana, this plaza is in the center of Madrid's
skyscraper district. A tall obelisk sits in the center of the plaza
while the Gate of Europe (Puerta de Europa) towers, two
slanted towers which frame the boulevard, are situated on
the north side of the plaza. Taking the #27 bus, which runs
along Paseo del Prado and Paseo de la Castellana and ends
at Plaza de Castilla, will take you pass several Madrid highrises. North of the Plaza is the Four Towers (Cuatro Torres), four
sleek new skyscrapers which are the tallest in Spain.
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Parks
El Retiro Park (Metro: Retiro (line 2), Ibiza (line 9) or Atocha
(line 1)). The main park of Madrid, the perfect place to take
a rest during a sunny day, or take part in the drum circles
around the statue of Alphonso XII on summer evenings.
There is a large boating lake where one can hire a rowing
boat - great fun for the children! There is a monument to the
victims of the Madrid 3/11 terrorist bombings, the Forest of
the Absent, and the Crystal Palace, a large structure entirely
made of glass. Sunday afternoons in summer are a treat in
the park, where young hippies play bongos and dance.
Royal Botanical Garden (Real Jardin Botanico) (Metro:
Atocha (line 1)).
Parque del Capricho (Metro: El Capricho (line 5)). One of
the most beautiful parks in Madrid. Built in 1797-1839, it
has a strong Romanticism influence. Declared as an Historic
Garden, its lakes with swans and ducks, labyrinths, palaces,
squares and fountains makes this a lovely place.
Parque del Capricho
Templo de Debod (Metro: Plaza de España (lines 3 and 10)).
An Egyptian temple, located in one of Madrid′s most beautiful parks. Near the Royal Palace and Plaza de España, it was
a present given by Egypt to Spain for its role in saving the
temple of Abu Simbel from the floodwaters of Lake Nasser
following the construction of the Aswan Dam in southern
Egypt. A great place to watch the sunset.
Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste (Metro: Principe Pio (lines 6
and 10)). The rose garden of Madrid, located in the same park
as the Templo de Debod. If you like roses and are in Madrid
when they have flowered, definitely worth a visit. The garden holds an international competition yearly.
Plaza de Castilla (square) in Madrid (Spain)
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Cyclura cornuta (Rhinoceros Iguana) in the Zoo de Madrid, Spain.
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Rose Garden of the Parque del Oeste (a park) in Madrid (Spain)
La Casa de Campo (Metro: Lago, Batan (line 10) or Casa de
Campo (lines 5 and 10)). The park at the rear of the Palacio
Real which used to belong to the Royal family. Much of the
park has been taken to smaller activity parks such as the Zoo
but in general it's peaceful. From Moncloa you can take a
teleferico across into the park.
Zoo Aquarium Madrid (Metro: Casa de Campo (lines 5 and
10); Bus line 33). See the Pandas. Pet the Lemurs. Watch the
Dolphin show. Enjoy the Bird show.
Faunia, Avenida de las Comunidades 28 (The nearest metro:
Valdebernando). Zoological park. Different sections of the
park include animals from different locations (Africa, Antarctica etc..)
There are a number of free, English language periodicals that
you will find in bars and restaurants that are a great source
of event information. PopGuide Madrid is Madrid's premier
English and German lifestyle magazine and features the best
Madrid has to offer and the latest in film, fashion, music and art.
The monthly InMadrid newspaper has a number of articles and
information about events around town. Aimed at the 20-35year-old crowd, European Vibe has listings for concerts, exhibitions, bars, restaurants, parties and other events happening
in Madrid as well as articles about living in the city. Check the
websites for current distribution points.
Circulo de Bellas Artes. A non-profit cultural center, located
a short walk from Sol, offers up a wide variety of events and
shows including film, music, art displays, dance, theater and
more. See the website (in Spanish) for a list of activities.
Flamenco Shows
Corral de la Moreria. One of the most famous flamenco
tablaos in the world. It′s right in the heart of the city, and you
can enjoy a full fledged Spanish meal while you watch performances by renowned international flamenco music and
dance artists.
Las Tablas, Plaza España. A very popular Tablao located near
the Plaza España metro station. The package consisting of a
Flamenco show with a candle-lit dinner and a glass of Sangria wine is truly a treat. Tablao Flamenco Cardamomo (Cardamomo Flamenco
Show). Authentic Flamenco show in the center of Madrid,
one of the gratest tablaos flamencos all over Spain, typical
spanish food during the performance. Concert Venues
Sala Heineken. National touring acts for rock and pop music.
La Riviera, Paseo Bajo de la Virgen (Metro: Puerta del Angel
or Principe Pío). Another large venue for touring rock and
pop bands.
Gruta 77. Concerts everyday; pop, rock, punk
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Sala Heineken concert
Classical & opera
Spanish National Orchestra. Performs at the Auditorio Nacional on Calle Principe de Vergara. The Auditorio Nacional
is also the main concert venue for the symphonic concerts
of the Community of Madrid Orchestra and the Madrid symphony Orchestra and the main venue for touring classical
artists and orchestras.
Teatro Real (Royal Theatre). The main opera theatre in
Madrid.
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biggest rivals by far are FC Barcelona, with which it contests
matches known popularly as El Clásico at least twice a year.
The rivalry between the two sides is by far the biggest in
Spain and one of the most intense in the world, and stems
from the longstanding traditional rivalry between the Spanish and Catalan speaking parts of Spain. However, tickets
for such matches often sell out very quickly. In case you arrive in Madrid on non-match periods, you can take a selfguided tour of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. It includes
tours around the field, the dressing rooms, the Press Room
and the Real Madrid Museum where the trophies and other memorabilia are kept. Without a loyalty card, the typical
fees for adults is €15. However, a few days before a match,
the chances are you will not be able to take the full tour, but
only a part of it, with at least the Real Madrid Museum, at a
reduced price.
Atlético de Madrid. Plays games in the Vicente Calderón
stadium. The club is one of the most successful in Spanish
League history, having won both La Liga and the Copa del
Rey on nine occasions, including a double in 1996. They also won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1962, were European Cup runners-up in 1974, Intercontinental Cup winners
in 1975 and more recently won the UEFA Europa League in
2010. Getafe Club de Fútbol. Plays games at Coliseum Alfonso
Pérez.
Teatro de la Zarzuela. The Spanish version of the Operetta
(Zarzuela) is performed here.
Orquesta de Radio Televisión Española. Performs every Thu
and Fri at the Teatro Monumental on Calle Atocha. Auditorio 400 of the Museo Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. The
main venue for contemporary music. Cuartel del Condeduque
Foundation Joan March Auditorium. Banda Municipal de Madrid. Performs in El Retiro Park in the
summer.
Sports
Football
Three teams from Madrid play in La Liga (Spain's premier division). The matches between Real Madrid and Atlético de
Madrid are known as "El Derbi Madrileño" (English: Madrid Derby).
Real Madrid. For football fanatics, a trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, the home of local club Real Madrid is not to be missed.
Real Madrid is the most successful football club in Spain and
Europe, having been crowned Spanish champions a record
31 times and European champions a record 9 times. Their
Vicente Calderón Stadium, home of Atlético de Madrid football club
Bullfighting
Las Ventas Bullring, (Metro: Ventas). The birth place of bullfighting. Unless you find this spectacle distasteful, this is a
must see if you visit Madrid during the bullfighting season
(May, during San Isidro). Tickets may nevertheless be expensive and hard to get for the more important corridas. Anyway, it usually is used as a venue for shows and concerts. Basketball
There are two major teams, Estudiantes and Real Madrid.
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Tennis
Madrid Tennis Master 1000 (Metro: San Fermin - Orcasur; Bus
numbers 23 - 78 - 123). Held in mid-May at La Caja Mágica.
Movies and film
There are a number of cinemas offering American and British
films in English (along with films in other languages). These
original films are denoted in the listings by a designation of
"V.O." which stands for versión original. Cinemas in Madrid will
sometimes have días del espectador (viewer days) with cheaper
ticket prices, usually on Mondays or Wednesdays. Some of the
V.O. theaters to check out are:
Yelmo Cineplex Ideal (metro: Sol). Probably the best known
V.O. theater in Madrid, it offers the largest selection of
movies and is only a short walk from Sol. Cine Doré, la Filmoteca Española. This is a wonderful, old
Spanish theater dating from the 1920's. It has three screens
and shows mainly "art-house" and critically acclaimed films
in V.O. In the summertime, they screen movies on the roof.
Princesa (metro: Plaza de España).
Renoir (Metro: Plaza de España).
Cines Golem Alphaville (metro: Plaza de España)
Renoir Cuatro Caminos (metro: Cuatro Caminos)
Renoir Retiro (metro: Ibiza)
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Madrid, with high fashion clothes and accessories at a low
price.
Sol-Salamanca districts. The most convenient area for
tourists is around Calle de Preciados, between Sol and Gran
Vía. It´s home to the El Corte Inglés department store, highstreet names like Zara. Gran Vía has stores like H&M, Sephora, Pimkie. The smartest shopping district is Salamanca,
northeast of the center, around Calle Serrano. Top designer names like Chanel, Versace, Hermès, Hugo Boss, Louis
Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Dolce e Gabbana and Hugo Boss.
This area also includes the fluid fabrics and elegant cuts of
Spanish designer Adolfo Domínguez located on Calle Ortega y Gasset. Head for Calle Serrano for Purificación García,
Roberto Verino, Ermenegildo Zegna, Loewe, Carolina Herrera, Manolo Blanik, Cartier, and Yves Saint Laurent. Prada is
on Goya street, and on Jorge Juan St you can find even more
luxury shops.
Chueca and Fuencarral Street Area— This part of the city
used to be an abandoned and marginal area. However, recently it has quickly turned into the most avant-garde and
modern part of Madrid. Thanks to the gay community, old
shops were taken over and turned into the coolest places of
Madrid. Today it is an example of modernity, a paradise for
entertainment where everything is possible. The streets are
filled with restaurants, alternative cafés and shops, a good
example is the Market of Fuencarral (Mercado de Fuencarral,
in Spanish) a novel shopping center concept. Apart from the
purely commercial, this area proposes a wide range of gastronomy and party clubs by night during the weekends.
Cinesa Proyecciones 3D. This is a great movie theater showing all of the latest movies. It has both 3D movies and normal movies. There is also a shop in the movie theater where
they sell all kinds of candy, drinks, and popcorn. Great for
children!
Cinesa Dreams Palacio de Hielo (metro: Canillas). This cinema is located in a shopping mall know for its ice-skating ring.
It is a great place where teenagers can hang out since the
mall also has restaurants, bars, and shops.
Buy
Major credit cards and foreign bank cards are accepted in most
stores, but be aware that it is common practice to be asked for
photo-ID ("D.N.I."). If asked for your DNI present your passport,
residency permit or foreign ID card. Basically anything with
your photo and name on it will be accepted by most shopkeepers. The signatures on credit cards are usually not checked.
Shopping Districts
In addition to the shopping areas below, there are also a
great number of H&M, Zara, Mango, and Blanco stores all over
Market of San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Eat
Cuisine
Dishes popular throughout Spain are also widely served in
Madrid.
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In addition, Madrid has a number of "typical" dishes:
Gallinejas and Entresijos - Portions from different parts of
lamb fried in its fat. Very traditional and typical from Madrid
city.
Callos a la Madrileña - A hot pot of spicy beef tripe similar to
those found in Turkey and the Balkans.
Cocido Madrileño - Chickpea stew with meat and vegetable
products. The particularity of this stew is the way it is served.
The soup, chickpeas and meats are served and eaten separately.
Oreja de Cerdo - Pigs ear, fried in garlic. This popular dish is
widely eaten throughout central Spain.
Sopa de Ajo - Garlic soup is a rich and oily soup which generally includes paprika, grated Spanish ham, fried bread and
a poached egg. A variation of this soup is known as Sopa
Castellana.
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A much better option is the La Latina neighborhood just south
of Plaza Mayor, especially along the Cava Baja street. To enjoy
a gastronomic tour of this area you can join the Old Madrid
Tapas & Wine Tour . There are also a number of deli-like shops
along Calle Arenal that offer food para llevar (for take away).
At bars, one generally orders various sized plates, a ración
meaning a full dish, a media ración a half dish or a smaller version which would be a tapa, a pinxto or a pincho.
The Spaniards don't eat lunch until 2 or 3 pm, and dinner
doesn't start until 9 or 10 pm. As a rule of thumb, restaurants
serve lunch from 1PM (earlier in touristic zones) until 3:30PM,
then close and re-open for dinner at 8:00PM, serving until
11:00PM. This schedule is usually for restaurants since bars and
"mesones" are usually opened all day long offering a wide variety of "tapas" and "bocadillos"(rolls) for a cheap price. If you're
really desperate, the standard bunch of fast food chains do stay
open throughout the day.
Vegetables and legumes used to make Madrid stew. Cocido madrileño
It is ironic that Madrid, located right in the center of Spain has
higher quality seafood than most coastal regions. This quality
comes at a price, and most Spaniards will rarely embark on the
luxury of a mariscada (Spanish for "seafood fest"). Experiencing
Madrid's seafood may be, for the visitor, an experience which
will be worth the cost.
Meat and meat products (Jamon Iberico, morcilla, chorizo, etc.)
are of generally a very high quality in Spain and particularly in
Madrid.
Restaurants
Many of the restaurants and cervecerías in the Sol and Plaza
Mayor area have "generic" poster board advertisements on the
sidewalks with pictures advertising various paella dishes. If you
are looking for good, authentic Spanish paella, it is usually best
to find a more expensive, "sit-down" type of restaurant that offers a variety of paella dishes.
Museo del Jamon
Drink
The nightlife in Madrid is one of the city's main attractions.
Tapas bars, cocktail bars, clubs, jazz lounges, live music venues,
flamenco theatres and establishments of all kinds cater to all.
Every night, venues pertaining to the Live Music Venues Association La Noche en Vivo host a wide range of live music shows.
Everything from acclaimed to up-and-coming artists, singer-
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songwriters to rock bands, jazz concerts or electronic music
sessions to enjoy music at its best.
Café de oriente, Madrid
Clubs generally open at about midnight. If you go in any earlier
you may find it quite empty. Many clubs don't close until 6AM,
and even then everyone is still full of life.
Sleep
Façade of Hotel abba Madrid (Spain)
If you want to stay longer in Madrid and looking for accomodation, you will find your budget very tight. Living in Madrid is
expensive, and aggravated by the fact that housing in Spain is
usually purchased and not rented. This rental rooms and apartments are usually furnished. Many apartment offers are available in "Second Hand".
There are many small hostels with some very reasonable prices.
But unfortunately the only way to find them all is to go through
the streets and look. However, this brings with it the risk of not
having to find any accommodation and resort to an expensive
hotel - if want to stay in a public place is absolutely not recommended. Hotels commonly ask to pay for deposit.
There are 5-star hotels completely refurbished buildings and
equipped with the modern facilities.
Façade of Hotel Tryp Gran Vía
Stay safe
Madrid is a very safe city. The police are visible, and the city
is equipped with cameras. There are always a lot of people in
the streets, even at night time, so you can walk across the city
without fear. Travelers who remain aware of their surroundings, and keeps an eye on their belongings will have little to
worry about.
Madrid has a fair amount of nonviolent pickpocket crime so always watch any bags you have with you especially in the underground and busier public spaces.
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Be careful when carrying luggage. If anyone approaches you
with an outspread map in hand asking for directions as this is
very possibly a bid to distract you while an accomplice steals
your luggage.
When using ATM machines, remain aware of your surroundings, just as you would anywhere. Bring a friend if you need to
use one after dark. If someone approaches you while using an
ATM simply hit CANCELAR, retrieve your card and move on.
Have fun when going out, but do avoid over imbibing, and
keep an eye on your drink. Beware of thieves preying on people leaving night clubs who have had a lot to drink. Try not to
bring valuables on a night out with you.
Beware of a women who approaches you, and asks you to write
down your signature: it is normally for a "sick hospital" unit, and
she will point out the "stamp" on the paper. She will then ask
for a generous donation of €20, usually more.
Avoid people offering masaje (massage). Be firm, say "No me
toque" (Don't touch me) or "No tengo dinero" (I don't have any
money) and keep walking. This is often a scam to extort money.
Get out
Alcalá de Henares - A UNESCO World Heritage site. Alcalá de
Henares was the world's first planned university city. It was
the original model for the Civitas Dei (City of God), the ideal urban community. This city has a lot of interesting places
to visit like its university founded in 1499 which became famous as a centre of learning during the Renaissance. One of
the most important features of Alcalá de Henares is that it is
the city where the famous writer of Don Quixote, Miguel de
Cervantes, was born where you can visit his natal house.
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doesn't belong to Madrid region, but it's quite close and
worth a visit). It is about a 2 hour train ride from Atocha station or 1 hour and 45 minutes from Chamartin station on the
regional trains, or as fast as 30 minutes on the high speed
trains.
Toledo - A UNESCO World Heritage site. Medieval walled city
and former capital of Spain. It's about a 30 minute train ride
from Madrid Atocha station, with plenty of art (del Greco)
and architecture (one of the best cathedrals in Europe) so
very worthy of a day trip but more worthy of a night. But
it is on the late spring and the early summer nights that it
reaches its beauty peak, simply breathtaking, do not miss it.
Valle de los Caidos - (Valley of the fallen) The world's largest
free-standing Christian cross. Franco′s tomb and memorial
to Catholics (both in Franco's side and opposite) killed in the
Civil War. Construction was ordered by Franco and erected
on rocks through the labor of many Republican prisoners of
war.
El Pardo - A little village near Madrid (8 km. from the
city center, connected by bus) and close of "Palacio de la
Zarzuela" (residence of the King of Spain, no visits allowed),
surrounded by mountains and the location of the "Palacio
de El Pardo" (El Pardo Palace), Franco′s residence between
1940 until his death (1975). It was a former residence of the
Kings of Spain.
Sierra de Guadarrama - a mountainous area north-east of
Madrid probably reached most easily by Renfe Cercanias to
Cercedilla on the line to Segovia. There is a special Renfe
Cercanias line, narrow gauge and often single track, from
Cercedilla through glorious scenery to Los Cotos. This is only
yards from an entrance to the Peñalara Nature Park.
Aranjuez - A UNESCO World Heritage site. Aranjuez is an excellent day trip away from Madrid. Highlights include the
Palacio Real, the summer home for the Bourbons and the
lavishly designed Casa del Labrador near the Tagus River.
There are some excellent restaurants serving the local specialty, artichokes. To get there, catch a local train (Cercanía
C-3, direction Aranjuez) from either the Atocha or Chamartin
stations. It takes around 45 minutes from Atocha station, or
around 55 minutes from Chamartin station.
Chinchon - A typical Spanish town that retains its character
from the 1700s.
El Escorial - A UNESCO World Heritage site. A mountainous retreat home to Spain's largest monastery, the Royal
Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. To get there, catch
a local train from either the Atocha or Chamartin stations. It
is just over one hour from Atocha station or around 55 minutes from Chamartin station.
Segovia - A UNESCO World Heritage site. Medieval city home
to a famous Roman aqueduct and the Spanish Mint (It
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Events · Long term events
description Frente a la movilidad y a las frecuentes
huidas de uno mismo, características de la sociedad
actual, traza una arqueología del presente.
Events
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hh4
Events
distance 415.7 km. approximate from city center
Long term events
'Ensayando Don Juan' con Arturo Fernández
en Teatros del Canal de Madrid
place Teatros del Canal, Calle de Cea Bermúdez, 1,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday February 6
end Sunday March 2, 23:59h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Albert Boadella dirige esta obra basada
en el texto de Zorrilla, que es la elegida por una joven
directora para representarla.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xl
'El caballero de Olmedo' en el Teatro Pavón de
Madrid
place Teatro Pavón, Calle de Embajadores, 9, Madrid, ES
start Saturday February 8
end Sunday March 9, 23:59h
description Apostando siempre por los clásicos, esta
versión llegará en febrero para satisfacer al público teatral
madrileño.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xm
'Amantes' en el Teatro Valle-Inclán de Madrid
place Teatro Valle Inclán, Calle del Olivar, s/n, Madrid,
start Friday January 24
end Sunday February 23, 23:59h
description Un thriller sentimental que presenta su
versión teatral tras pasar por la gran pantalla.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdl
'Una vida robada' con Asunción Balaguer en
el Teatro Fernán Gómez Madrid
place Teatro Fernán Gómez, Plaza de Colón, Madrid, ES
start Tuesday January 14
end Sunday March 2, 23:59h
frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
description Antonio Muñoz de Mesa firma esta historia
de niños robados durante el franquismo que llega a la sala
madrileña.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2sIR
Exposición 'Viajo para conocer mi geografía'
en Museo Cerralbo
place Museo Cerralbo, Calle de Ventura Rodríguez, 17,
Málaga, ES
start Monday November 25, 09:30h
end Sunday February 23, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
Exposición de Mateo Maté en el Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
place Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, Calle de
Montalbán, 12, Madrid, ES
start Monday November 25, 09:30h
end Sunday February 23, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La intimidad vista desde lo onírico a través
de objetos utilitarios que cuestionan la propia identidad
para crear una ensoñación.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hh2
Exposición 'El arte del engaño' en el Museo
del Romanticismo
place Museo del Romanticismo, Calle de San Mateo,
Madrid, ES
start Monday November 25, 09:30h
end Sunday February 23, 18:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Convierte una pintura romántica con el
típico tema del naufragio en un objeto con un guiño
surrealista y se deshace por el suelo.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hh5
Exposición de fotografía 'Génesis' de Sebastião Salgado CaixaForum Madrid
place CaixaForum Madrid, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, ES
start Thursday January 16, 10:00h
end Sunday May 4, 20:00h
description El brasileño ha recorrido durante 8 años los
lugares donde la sociedad industrializada no ha dejado
huella en busca de imágenes impactantes.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd2
Exposición 'Arqueología del Saber' en la Biblioteca Nacional
place Biblioteca Nacional de España, Paseo de
Recoletos, 20, Madrid, ES
start Monday November 25, 10:00h
end Sunday February 23, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Mateo Maté ahonda en los recuerdos que
permanecen en la memoria, resultado de la información
y conocimientos que adquirimos en nuestra vida.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hhk
Exposición 'Las Furias. Alegoría política y desafío artístico' en Madrid
place Museo Nacional del Prado, Paseo del Prado,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday January 21, 10:00h
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end Sunday May 4, 20:00h
description Ticio, Sísifo, Ixión y Tántalo forman este
conjunto del Hades que fue de gran importancia en el
arte europeo entre 1550 y 1700.
description Con toques que recuerda a Goya, El Greco o
Duchamp se expone el trabajo de Elly Strik que compone
obras sobre papel.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd1
Exposición 'Vestir las joyas. Modas y modelos' en Museo del Traje
Exposición 'Terracotta Army. Los Guerreros
de Xian' en Madrid
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xc
start Thursday November 28, 10:00h
end Sunday February 16, 22:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description El Palacio de la Real Compañía Asturiana
de Minas acoge réplicas a tamaño original de guerreros,
caballos y equipamiento de guerra.
place Museo del traje, Av Juan de Herrera, Madrid, ES
start Friday November 1, 10:00h
end Monday March 31, 19:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Una de las similitudes entre las diferencias
estéticas y de atuendo de las culturas y geografías del
mundo se analiza aquí.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd0
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd6
distance 4,514.0 km. approximate from city center
Exposición 'El Mal se desvanece. Egusquiza y
el Parsifal de Wagner'
Exposición de Eulogio Varela en el Museo
ABC de Madrid
place Museo ABC, Calle de Amaniel, 29, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday January 1, 10:00h
end Wednesday April 30, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Ilustrador que destacó por su trabajo en la
revista 'Blanco y Negro' cuyo trabajo se repasa ahora en
esta muestra.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd4
Exposición 'Escena' de Roman Ondák en Palacio de Cristal de Madrid
place Palacio de Cristal, Calle de Salustiano Olozaga,
Madrid, ES
start Friday October 11, 10:00h
end Sunday February 23, 18:00h
description El artista lleva al espectador hacia
situaciones que lo desplazan desde sus expectativas
hacia preguntas como qué hay de real en la obra.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1DlI
Exposición sobre Amos Gitai en el Museo
Reina Sofía de Madrid
Events · Long term events
place Museo Nacional del Prado, Paseo del Prado,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday November 5, 10:00h
end Sunday June 29, 20:00h
description Se cumplen 200 años del nacimiento de
Richard Wagner y el Museo del Prado le rinde homenaje
con obras sobre su última ópera.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd5
'Un viaje en el tiempo' para niños en el Museo
de Cera de Madrid
place Museo de Cera de Madrid, Paseo Recoletos,
Madrid, ES
start Wednesday October 16, 10:00h
end Wednesday June 25, 21:00h
description Los más pequeños aprenderán los rostros
más conocidos a través de una gymkana histórica dentro
de las cuarenta salas del centro madrileño.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Dlt
Exposición de la Colección Masaveu de
Oviedo en CentroCentro
place Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle
de Santa Isabel, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday February 5, 10:00h
end Monday May 19, 21:00h
description Lugares y personajes que han marcado el
cine y biografía del autor y que ahora se estructuran en
una misma muestra.
place CentroCentro, Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de Cibeles,
Plaza de Cibeles
start Friday November 29, 10:00h
end Sunday May 25, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La muestra se compone de pinturas y
esculturas desde los siglos XII al XIX de la colección
privada que por primera vez muestra sus fondos.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xd
event url www.trvl.es/e/22NZ
Exposición 'Fantasmas, novias y otros compañeros' en Museo Reina Sofía
Feria Internacional Ciudad Creativa Cibeles
2013 en CentroCentro
place Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle
de Santa Isabel, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday January 22, 10:00h
end Monday May 26, 21:00h
place CentroCentro, Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de Cibeles,
Plaza de Cibeles
start Friday October 11, 10:00h
end Sunday March 9, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
18 Events
description Trece proyectos internacionales donde
podrán verse instalaciones, vídeos o aplicaciones en esta
feria de tecnología.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hhb
event url www.trvl.es/e/1DlN
place Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle
de Santa Isabel, Madrid, ES
start Sunday October 20, 10:00h
end Monday February 24, 21:00h
frequency Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La clase obrera es el objeto de estudio de
este artista a través del objetivo de su cámara.
Exposición 'Historias Naturales' en el Museo
del Prado de Madrid
place Museo Nacional del Prado, Paseo del Prado,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday November 19, 10:00h
end Sunday April 27, 20:00h
description Un homenaje en el segundo centenario de
la muerte de Juan de Villanueva.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd8
Exposición sobre Paul Cézanne en el Museo
Thyssen de Madrid
place Museo Thyssen Bornemisza, Paseo del Prado,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday February 4, 10:00h
end Friday April 18, 19:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Hacía 30 años que no se dedicaba una
muestra que recurriera de forma específica las obras del
padre del arte moderno.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xe
Exposición 'Idea: pintura fuerza' en Palacio
de Velázquez Retiro Madrid
place Palacio de Velázquez, Calle de Salustiano Olozaga,
Madrid, ES
start Wednesday November 27, 10:00h
end Monday March 31, 21:00h
frequency Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Alfonso Albacete, Miguel Ángel Campano,
Ferrán García Sevilla, Juan Navarro Baldeweg y Manolo
Quejido son los 5 participantes en la muestra.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1mhp
Exposición 'Velázquez y la familia de Felipe
IV' en el Museo del Prado
place Museo Nacional del Prado, Paseo del Prado,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday October 8, 10:00h
end Sunday February 9, 20:00h
description Una treintena de obras que muestran el
desarrollo de los retratos para la corte del artista.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1kgB
Exposición 'Nuevas potencias emergentes'
en La Casa Encendida
place La Casa Encendida, Ronda de Valencia, 2, Madrid,
ES
start Thursday December 5, 10:00h
end Sunday April 20, 21:45h
description La muestra recoge una panorámica
de los aspectos sociales y medioambientales de los
denominados países emergentes actuales.
Events · Long term events
Exposición fotografía Chris Killip 'Trabajo' en
Museo Reina Sofía Madrid
event url www.trvl.es/e/1l5b
'Japonismo' en CaixaForum de Madrid
place CaixaForum Madrid, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, ES
start Thursday October 17, 10:00h
end Sunday February 16, 20:00h
description Tras su paso por Barcelona, esta muestra
nos pretende explicar la influencia del arte japonés en
otras culturas.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1l5g
Exposición sobre Fernando Alonso en Madrid
place Sala de exposiciones Canal de Isabel II, Calle de
Santa Engracia, 125, Madrid, ES
start Tuesday December 3, 10:00h
end Sunday May 4, 22:00h
description La sala de exposiciones del Canal de Isabel
II acoge una exposición sobre el piloto de Fórmula 1
asturiano.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1mhn
Exposición 'Mi casa su casa. A la mesa' en el
CentroCentro de Madrid
place CentroCentro, Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de Cibeles,
Plaza de Cibeles
start Thursday November 28, 10:00h
end Sunday February 9, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La muestra aborda la historia de la
comunidad española emigrada a Holanda, a lo largo de
los últimos 50 años.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hhh
Exposición 'Artesanía española de vanguardia' en CentroCentro
place CentroCentro, Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de Cibeles,
Plaza de Cibeles
start Thursday December 5, 10:00h
end Sunday April 20, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description A través de 21 proyectos se muestra el
auge de la actividad artesana en España, donde calidad y
tradición se unen a la creatividad y cambio.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hhe
Colección de fotografía contemporánea del
Espacio Fundación Telefónica
19 Events
place Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Calle de Fuencarral,
45, Madrid, ES
start Thursday October 24, 10:00h
end Wednesday April 23, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La fuerza de la imagen desde 1973 hasta el
2006 recogido en una gran selección de las piezas de la
colección privada.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Dlg
Exposición 'Formas biográficas' en el Museo
Reina Sofía de Madrid
place Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle
de Santa Isabel, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday November 27, 10:00h
end Monday March 31, 21:00h
frequency Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description En busca de la biografía del arte moderno,
una exploración de los nombres que lo han llevado a ser
algo real.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1mhm
Instalación de la primera obra de Kaarina
Kaikkonen en CentroCentro
place CentroCentro, Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de Cibeles,
Plaza de Cibeles
start Thursday December 5, 10:00h
end Sunday February 9, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La artista creará una instalación de tres
plantas de ropa usada y donada especialmente diseñada
para ser acogida en el vestíbulo .
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hhf
Exposición 'Nicolás Muller. Obras Maestras'
en Sala Canal de Isabel II
place Sala de exposiciones Canal de Isabel II, Calle de
Santa Engracia, 125, Madrid, ES
start Monday December 9, 11:00h
end Sunday February 23, 20:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Organizada en colaboración con La Fábrica,
celebra el centenario del nacimiento del fotógrafo con
125 fotografías en blanco y negro.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2q9n
Exposición 'Arqueología de la memoria reciente' en Círculo Bellas Artes
place Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Calle de Alcalá,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday January 30, 11:00h
end Sunday May 18, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
Events · Long term events
description La construcción de la ciudad y el territorio
en España de 1986 a 2012 es el tema que aborda esta
muestra que llega en enero.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xf
Exposición 'La luz de la sombra' de Oto
Rimele en el CBA
place Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Calle de Alcalá,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday February 4, 11:00h
end Sunday March 30, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description El artista esloveno crea instalaciones donde
la luz y los reflejos crean complejos mundos y lo material
abandona su esencia sin la luz.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMP
Exposición de Los Torreznos en el CA2M de
Móstoles
place Centro de Arte 2 de Mayo, Av de la Constitución,
Móstoles, ES
start Saturday February 1, 11:00h
end Saturday May 31, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Los artistas participan en su primera
exposición individual para cuestionar como se presenta
la performance y su relación con el público.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xh
distance 16.9 km. approximate from city center
Exposición de Martín Chirino en el Círculo de
Bellas Artes
place Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Calle de Alcalá,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday November 5, 11:00h
end Sunday March 2, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Se trata de un homenaje al importante
escultor que fue también presidente del CBA entre 1982
y 1992.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xg
Exposición de Brian Eno en la Sala Alcalá 31
de Madrid
place Sala Alcalá 31, Calle de Alcalá, Madrid, ES
start Tuesday December 17, 11:00h
end Sunday February 9, 20:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description El productor presenta una instalación que
utiliza 12 monitores de pantalla plana acompañado de
sonido ambiental.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdd
Exposición 'La villa de los papiros' en la Casa
del Lector de Madrid
20 Events
place Matadero de Madrid, Paseo de la Chopera, 14,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday October 17, 11:00h
end Wednesday April 23, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description La lectura es algo que se potenciaba en
la antigua Roma y que con esta muestra se pretende
transmitir a los visitantes.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1lOi
Exposición fotográfica de Mthethwa en Sala
Azca Fundación Mapfre
place Fundación Cultural Mapfre - Sala Azca, Av del
General Perón, Madrid, ES
start Sunday December 1, 11:00h
end Monday March 31, 19:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Sudáfrica se muda a la Sala Azca de manos
de las imágenes del artista Mthethwa.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1mhs
Exposición 'Colección VIII. La disfunción del
progreso' en CA2M de Madrid
place Centro de Arte 2 de Mayo, Av de la Constitución,
Móstoles, ES
start Wednesday October 30, 11:00h
end Monday March 31, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Selección de obras de la Colección CA2M de
la Comunidad de Madrid en diálogo con otras del Museo
Reina Sofía.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdc
distance 16.9 km. approximate from city center
Residencias El Ranchito: Arco Focus Finland
en Nave 16 de Matadero
place Matadero de Madrid, Paseo de la Chopera, 14,
Madrid, ES
start Wednesday January 8, 11:00h
end Sunday February 16, 20:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Coincidiendo con la feria ARCO, de nuevo
Matadero lanza otro de los programas de arte que
intercambian ideas entre artistas.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdb
Exposición 'Es capital' de Cristina Lucas en
Matadero Madrid
place Matadero de Madrid, Paseo de la Chopera, 14,
Madrid, ES
start Friday January 24, 16:00h
end Tuesday March 11, 21:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
Events · Long term events
description Proyecciones de video, fotografías en cajas
de luz o trabajos en papel conforman esta visión del
capitalismo en Abierto x obras.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdm
Exposición fotografía 'Los abrazos de la
farándula' en Teatro Español
place Teatro Español, Calle del Príncipe, 25, Madrid, ES
start Monday September 30, 17:00h
end Friday February 28, 19:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description José Carlos Nievas es el autor de esta
muestra que conmemora los 430 años de vida del
fantástico teatro madrileño.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gde
Reposición de 'Kafka enamorado' en el Teatro
María Guerrero
place Teatro María Guerrero, Calle de Tamayo y Baus, 4,
Madrid, ES
start Friday January 17, 19:00h
end Sunday March 2, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
description Las relaciones amorosas y sexuales del
escritor nunca fueron tan exitosas como sus novelas. El
CDN produce una pieza en torno a ellas.
event url www.trvl.es/e/vxN
'El nombre de la rosa' con Juan José Ballesta
en el Nuevo Apolo Madrid
place Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza de Tirso de Molina, 1,
Madrid, ES
start Wednesday February 5, 19:00h
end Sunday March 30, 23:59h
frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
description El actor forma parte de esta adaptación de
la primera novela que firmó el ensayista italiano Umberto
Eco.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xk
Exposición 'Otoños gallegos' en el Teatro
Amaya de Madrid
place Teatro Amaya, Paseo Del General Martínez
Campos, 9, Madrid, ES
start Monday November 18, 19:00h
end Sunday February 9, 22:00h
frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
description Carmen Domínguez utiliza las formas y el
color para expresar las emociones que vivió tras recorrer
el camino de Santiago.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xj
'El policía de las ratas' de Roberto Bolaño
Teatro de La Abadía Madrid
place Teatro de La Abadía, Calle de Fernández de los
Ríos, 42, Madrid, ES
21 Events
start Wednesday January 29, 19:00h
end Sunday February 23, 22:30h
frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
description Álex Rigola adapta el original del autor en
esta producción que llega a la capital después de su éxito
paso por Barcelona.
end Sunday February 9, 23:59h
description Malena Alterio, Gloria Muñoz, Alfonso Lara,
Daniel Grao y David Castillo forman el reparto de esta
historia llena de recuerdos de infancia.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2tQu
place Matadero de Madrid, Paseo de la Chopera, 14,
Madrid, ES
start Saturday February 8, 20:00h
end Sunday February 16, 23:59h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Sunday
description La Compañía Nacional de Danza estrena
este espectáculo con coreografía y dirección de Marcos
Morau.
Pedro Ruiz con 'Uno pequeño y libre' en el
Teatro Amaya de Madrid
place Teatro Amaya, Paseo Del General Martínez
Campos, 9, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday January 15, 19:00h
end Sunday March 9, 20:30h
frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
description Después de su paso por Callao y una gira
por toda España, el actor vuelve a subir al escenario para
reunirse con el público madrileño.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2kN2
'1941. Bodas de sangre' en Teatro Valle-Inclán de Madrid
place Teatro Valle Inclán, Calle del Olivar, s/n, Madrid,
start Thursday December 5, 19:30h
end Sunday February 23, 23:59h
description Jorge Eines es el encargado de dirigir este
homenaje a Federico García Lorca que devuelve una de
las obras del poeta y dramaturgo.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1mhj
La UAM y su XLI Ciclo de Grandes Autores e
Intérpretes de la Música
place Auditorio Nacional de Música, Calle del Príncipe
de Vergara, 146, Madrid, ES
start Saturday November 9, 19:30h
end Monday March 10, 23:59h
description El Centro Superior de Investigación y
Promoción de la Música (CSIPM) de la universidad, ha
organizado una nueva edición del histórico ciclo.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdh
Danza 'Nippon-Koku' en el Matadero de
Madrid
event url www.trvl.es/e/2LC0
Exposición 'Expanded drawing' en Glaería
Arana Poveda de Madrid
place Galería Arana Poveda, Calle de Lope de Vega,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday December 12, 10:00h
end Friday February 28, 20:30h
frequency Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
description Rosa Antoli será la artista que se instale el
12 de diciembre en este centro dedicado al arte.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd3
Exposición 'El arte de Gades' en Centro Cultural Casa del Rey
start Thursday January 30, 17:00h
end Tuesday February 18, 21:00h
frequency Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
description Conjunto de obras que forman parte de
la Colección Antonio Gades, donadas por el artista a la
fundación que lleva su nombre.
event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xi
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdf
distance 4,514.0 km. approximate from city center
'Julio César' con Mario Gas y Tristán Ulloa en
Teatro Bellas Artes Madrid
Exposición 'Caleidoscopio de invierno' en
Galería ArtePaso
place Teatro Bellas Artes, Calle del Marqués de Casa
Riera, 2, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday January 22, 20:00h
end Sunday March 2, 23:59h
frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
description Paco Azorín dirige esta adaptación del texto
de Shakespeare en el que también destaca el papel de
Sergio Peris-Mencheta como Marco Antonio.
place Galería ArtePaso, Calle Bárbara de Braganza, 10,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday December 12, 10:00h
end Saturday February 15, 20:00h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
description Exposición colectiva con obras de muy
diferentes conceptos y enfoques que muestra que cada
uno de nosotros tiene una perspectiva distinta.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gdg
event url www.trvl.es/e/2hh8
'Emilia' en los Teatros del Canal de Madrid
Exposición 'Meteorismo' de Ángel Masip en
la New Gallery de Madrid
place Teatros del Canal, Calle de Cea Bermúdez, 1,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday January 9, 20:00h
Events · Long term events
place New Gallery, Calle Carranza, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday December 18, 11:00h
22 Events
end Saturday February 15, 20:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
description El artista juega con la semántica del término
y la confusión que este pueda generar, tal y como sucede
con la experiencia artística.
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gda
Exposición 'Pretty Never' en Galería Cámara
Oscura
place Galería Cámara Oscura, Calle de la Alameda,
Madrid, ES
start Thursday November 28, 16:30h
end Saturday February 22, 20:30h
frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
description El colectivo artístico Artists Anonymous
desafía las nociones habituales de artista como un autor
solitario y romántico a favor del equipo.
Events · Sunday February 9
event url www.trvl.es/e/1Dm2
El Arrebato en concierto en el Teatro Nuevo
Apolo de Madrid
place Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza de Tirso de Molina, 1,
Madrid, ES
start Tuesday February 11, 20:30h
description El 11 de febrero el cantante seguirá
presentando en la capital los temas de su último trabajo
'Campamento Labandón'.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2DoT
Tour Of Chaos 2014 con Hatebreed, The Exploited y Napalm Death en Madrid
place Sala Penélope, Calle Hilarión Eslava, 36, Madrid, ES
start Tuesday February 11, 21:30h
description Una espectacular gira a cargo de estas tres
reconocidas y brutales bandas.
event url www.trvl.es/e/272j
event url www.trvl.es/e/2tQt
Sunday February 9
'Aladín, un musical genial' Naim Thomas
Teatro Nuevo Apolo de Madrid
place Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza de Tirso de Molina, 1,
Madrid, ES
start Saturday February 1, 12:00h
end Sunday March 30, 18:00h
description El cantante y actor llega a la capital para
protagonizar la conocida historia en la que compartirá
escenario con Érika Bleda.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMZ
Tuesday February 11
'¡Como en casa ni hablar!' de Faemino y
Cansado en el Teatro Cofidis
place Teatro Cofidis, Calle de Alcalá, 20, Madrid, ES
start Tuesday January 21, 20:00h
end Tuesday February 25, 21:30h
description Uno de los dúos cómicos más conocidos de
nuestro país presenta este nuevo espectáculo con el que
espera recibir al menos 23 carcajadas.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2sIS
Monólogos de Paramount Comedy en Joy
Eslava de Madrid
Wednesday February 12
Conferencias 'Conoce la montaña' de El Corte
Inglés de Serrano en Madrid
place El Corte Inglés Serrano, Calle de Serrano, 52,
Madrid, ES
start Wednesday January 1, 19:00h
end Wednesday June 25, 20:30h
description Una introducción a la cultura alpina y un
acercamiento a nuestras montañas más próximas desde
diversas perspectivas.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2kwa
Concierto de Turisas en la sala Shoko de
Madrid
place Shoko Madrid, Calle de Toledo, 86, Madrid, ES
start Wednesday February 12, 19:30h
description Desde Finlandia llega este combo de folk
metal a la capital el próximo 12 de febrero.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2DoU
Concierto de Beady Eye en la sala La Riviera
de Madrid
place Sala La Riviera, Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto,
Madrid, ES
start Wednesday February 12, 21:30h
description Liam Gallagher y los suyos estarán el 12
de febrero presentando en la capital su nuevo álbum
tituladod 'BE'.
event url www.trvl.es/e/2DoV
place Sala Joy Eslava, Calle del Arenal, 11, Madrid, ES
start Tuesday October 22, 20:00h
end Tuesday April 29, 23:00h
description Todos los martes vuelven los espectáculos
en directo con los mejores monologuistas a esta famosa
sala madrileña.
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Panela & Co
place Lopez de Hoyos, 10, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Da'Cuchuffo Madrid
cuisine Italian, Fusion
price $30
place Juan Alvarez Mendizabal 34, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Diverxo
price $26 - $101
place Pensamiento 28, 28010 Madrid, Spain
Malacatin
place Calle Ruda, 5, 28005 Madrid, Spain
La Mallorquina
cuisine Bakery
place Puerta del Sol 8, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Mama Gus
cuisine Spanish
price $19 - $32
place Blasco de Garay 96, 28003 Madrid, Spain
Venta El Buscon
place Calle Victoria, 5-7, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Pinchos Udaberri
cuisine Basque, Spanish
price $6 - $42
place Calle Bolivia, 30, Madrid, Spain
Lo Scolapasta
cuisine Italian
price $27 - $35
place C/ de la Amnistia, 6, 28013 Madrid, Spain
En Guay Si Pizza
place Rodriguez San Pedro 34, 28015 Madrid, Spain
Vesuvio
place Calle Hortaleza 4, Madrid, Spain
Camoati
price $42
place Calle de Alfonso VI, 3, 28005 Madrid, Spain
La Vita e Bella
price $4 - $11
place Plaza de San Ildefonso, 5, Madrid, Spain
Trattoria Malatesta
price $17 - $28
place Calle de los Coloreros 5, 28013 Madrid, Spain
L'Ulivo d'Oro
place C/ Segovia, 8, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Di Bocca
price $23 - $48
place calle de gran via 59, Madrid, Spain
Il Pizzaiolo
price $15 - $27
place Hortaleza, 84, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Top Asian
Phuket Thai
cuisine Thai
place c/ Atocha, 115, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Miyama
cuisine Japanese
place Flor Baja 5, Madrid, Spain
Cubik
cuisine Asian fusion, Contemporary
price $77
place Calle Aduana 12, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Spott
cuisine Asian, Barbecue, International, Japanese
price $57
place Virgen de los Peligros 10, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Pui's Thai Tapas
cuisine European
cuisine Asian, Tapas, Thai
price $12 - $31
place Calle de Jose Antonio de Armona 7, 28012 Madrid,
Spain
Miyama
Oam Thong
Lieu Restaurante
cuisine French, International, Spanish
Minotauro Kalypso
cuisine Japanese
place Flor Baja 5, Madrid, Spain
Top Italian
Lo Scolapasta
price $27 - $35
place C/ de la Amnistia, 6, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Da'Cuchuffo Madrid
price $28
Restaurants · Top Best Restaurants
cuisine Thai
price $58
place Corazon de Maria, 7, 28002 Madrid, Spain
Kabuki
cuisine Japanese, Sushi
place Avenida Presidente Carmona, 2, 28020 Madrid,
Spain
Hanakura
cuisine Japanese
price $19 - $59
place C/ Murillo 4, 28010 Madrid, Spain
24 Restaurants
Restaurants · Top Vegetarian
Yataki Sushi Bar
cuisine Asian
price $23 - $53
place Calle De Antonio Perez, 26 (semiesq. Velazquez,
150), Madrid, Spain
Toma
cuisine Asian fusion, Bar, Contemporary, Eclectic, Fusion, International
price $27 - $33
place C/ Conde Duque 14, 28015 Madrid, Spain
Top Vegetarian
Al Natural
price $26
place Calle Zorrilla, 11, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Viva la Vida
place Costanilla de San Andres 16 | Plaza de la Paja, 91
366 33 Madrid, Spain
La Biotika
place Amor de Dios 3, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Restaurante Vegetariano Yerbabuena
place C/ Bordadores 3, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Siam
price $25 - $31
place Calle San Bernardino, 6, 28015 Madrid, Spain
Vegaviana
price $23 - $30
place Calle Pelayo, 35, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Viva la Vida
place Huertas 57, Madrid, Spain
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Useful info · Weather
Useful info
Useful info
Weather
Rain
09.02.2014
10.02.2014
11.02.2014
12.02.2014
Wind
01–07 h
2°
0 mm
2 m/s Light Breeze to West-southwest
07–13 h
2°
<1 mm
2 m/s Light Breeze to Southwest
13–19 h
5°
11 mm
4 m/s Gentle Breeze to South
19–01 h
6°
8 mm
3 m/s Light Breeze to NorthEast
01–07 h
6°
2 mm
8 m/s Fresh Breeze to Southwest
07–13 h
3°
3 mm
7 m/s Moderate Breeze to Southwest
13–19 h
6°
0 mm
6 m/s Moderate Breeze to West
19–01 h
6°
0 mm
3 m/s Light Breeze to West
01–07 h
1°
0 mm
2 m/s Light Breeze to South-southwest
07–13 h
-1°
0 mm
2 m/s Light Breeze to West-southwest
13–19 h
6°
<1 mm
4 m/s Gentle Breeze to Southwest
19–01 h
5°
<1 mm
5 m/s Gentle Breeze to Southwest
01–07 h
6°
1 mm
6 m/s Moderate Breeze to Southwest
07–13 h
7°
0 mm
4 m/s Gentle Breeze to West
13–19 h
9°
0 mm
8 m/s Fresh Breeze to West-northwest
19–01 h
6°
0 mm
4 m/s Gentle Breeze to West-northwest
Sunrise/Sunset
Sun will rise at 08:18:09 and will set at 18:40:12 in local time.
Currency
The currency from Spain is the Euro (EUR).
1 EUR costs:
Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 EUR
United States Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 USD
Yen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136.93 JPY
Pound Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.83 GBP
Czech Koruna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.53 CZK
Danish Krone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.46 DKK
Forint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307.48 HUF
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Useful info · Useful phrases
Litas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 LTL
New Zloty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19 PLN
Swedish Krona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79 SEK
Swiss Franc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22 CHF
Norwegian Krone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 NOK
Croatian Kuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 HRK
Australian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51 AUD
Canadian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49 CAD
Yuan Renminbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18 CNY
Hong Kong Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.47 HKD
Rupiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,453.65 IDR
Republic of Korean Won . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,454.72 KRW
Ringgit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.49 MYR
New Zealand Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 NZD
Philippines Peso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.96 PHP
Singapore Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71 SGD
Baht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.28 THB
Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.04 ZAR
Useful phrases
English
Spanish
Welcome
Hello
Hello(on phone)
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good night, Night night, Nighty Night, Good night, sleep tight,
hope the bedbugs don't bite!
Goodbye
How are you?
Reply
Long time no see
What's your name?
My name is ...
Where are you from?
I come from ...
Pleased to meet you
Good luck
Cheers! Bottoms up! Down the hatch! Mud in your eye!
Bon appetit! Enjoy your meal! (frm) Enjoy! Tuck in! Get stuck in!
Eat already! (inf/slang) Happy eating! Get your laughing gear
round this! (inf/slang)
Bon voyage / have a good journey
Excuse me
Sorry
How much is this? / How much does this cost?
Please
Thank you Thank you very much Thank you kindly Thanks a lot
Many thanks Thanks Cheers Ta (used mainly in northen England)
You're welcome Don't mention it My pleasure No problem No
probs Not a problem No worries No big deal
Bienvenido (sg) Bienvenidos (pl)
¡Hola!
¡Diga! ¡Dígame! ¿Sí? ¿Bueno? ¡Hola! ¿Aló?
Buenos días
Buenas tardes
Buenas tardes / Buenas noches
Buenas noches
Adiós, Hasta luego, Hasta la vista, Hasta mañana
¿Cómo está usted? (frm) ¿Cómo estás? (inf)
Bien gracias, ¿y usted? (frm) Bien gracias, ¿y tú? (inf)
¡Cuánto tiempo! ¡Tanto tiempo sin verte!
¿Cómo te llamas? (inf) ¿Cómo se llama Usted? (frm)
Me llamo ... Mi nombre es ...
¿De dónde eres? (inf) ¿De dónde es usted? (frm)
Soy de ...
Mucho gusto Encantado
¡Buena suerte!
¡Salud!
¡Buen provecho! ¡Buen apetito! ¡Que aproveche!
¡Buen viaje!
¡Perdón! ¡Perdone! ¡Discúlpe!
¡Perdón! ¡Perdone! ¡Lo siento!
¿Cuánto cuesta? ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
Por favor
Gracias Muchas gracias
De nada No hay de qué
27 Useful info
English
Useful info · Passport and Visa
Spanish
Where's the toilet / lavatory / bathroom / restroom / powder
room / gents/ladies? Where's the loo / bog / dunny / little boys'/
girls' room? (inf/slang)
Have a nice day
Get well soon
Would you like to dance with me?
I love you
I don't understand
Please say that again
Please speak more slowly
Can you please write it down?
How do you say ... in english?
Do you speak english?
Yes, a little
Leave me alone!
Help!
¿Dónde están los aseos ¿Dónde están los sanitarios? ¿Dónde
está el baño? ¿Dónde está el cuarto de baño?
¡Que pase un buen día!
Que te mejores Que te mejores pronto ¡Recupérate pronto!
Pronta recuperación
¿Querría bailar conmigo? (frm) ¿Querrías bailar conmigo? (inf)
¿Quisiera bailar conmigo? (frm) ¿Quisieras bailar conmigo? (inf)
Te amo / Te quiero
No entiendo No comprendo
¿Me lo puede repetir, por favor? ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor?
Por favor hable más despacio
¿Puede escribirlo, por favor?
¿Cómo se dice ... en español?
¿Habla usted español? (frm) ¿Hablas español? (inf)
Sí, hablo un poquito de español Sí, un poco
¡Déjeme en paz!
¡Ayúdame! ¡Socorro! ¡Auxilio!
Passport and Visa
Passport required
Return ticket required
Visa required
Australian
British
Canadian
Other EU
USA
Yes
Yes
Yes
1
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Passports:
To enter Spain, a passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay is required by nationals referred to in the chart above,
except EU nationals (1) holding a valid National ID Card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member
State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU
nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document,
sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport note:
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas:
Visas for Spain are not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; and not required by nationals
of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa note:
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Spain.
28 Useful info
Useful info · Emergency numbers
Emergency numbers
Police: 112
Medical: 112
Fire: 112
Notes: National – 091; Local Police – 092; Ambulance – 061; Fire – 080,085; Civil Guard – 062; Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) 088.
29 Maps
Maps · Underground
Maps
Maps
Underground
30 Maps
Maps · City center west
City center west
31 Maps
Maps · City center east
City center east
32 References
References ·
Reasonable care has been taken in creating this personalized travel guide by combining information from the sources identified
under the section 'references'. However, the information is provided 'as is' and there is no warranty about the information in the guide
being accurate, complete or up to date. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, all liability arising from the use of
this guide will be denied. Verifying critical information (like visas, health and safety) before you travel is recommended.
References
References
Madrid data is from Wikitravel, urls:
– http://www.wikitravel.com
This page was last edited at 15:56, on 10 July 2011 by Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel. Based on work by Hari Vishnu, Christopher
and Claus Hansen, Wikitravel user(s) Zepppep, Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel and others.
City info data is from Wikipedia, urls:
– http://www.wikipedia.com
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. See Terms of use for
details. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Events data is from Eventful, urls:
– www.eventful.com
Weather data is from Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation yr.no, urls:
– http://www.yr.no/place/Spania/Madrid/Madrid/
Sunset data is from Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation yr.no, urls:
– http://www.yr.no/place/Spania/Madrid/Madrid/
Currency data is from Xavier Finance Api, urls:
– http://finance.xaviermedia.com/
Maps data is from Yahoo Local Maps, OpenStreetMap, Qype, urls:
– http://maps.yahoo.com
– http://www.openstreetmap.org
– http://www.qype.com
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