Every year December and the beginning of January is a special time in Madrid. Christmas last until the 6th of January, when families gather together to celebrate the arrival of theThree Wise Men who bring presents to the children of the family.
The whole city celebrates Christmas in a grand way with lights decorating all the streets as well as activities and performances for the whole family. Read full article
Categories: Guías Madrid
Madrid is not yet a 24 hours city, but it is not far from it. Most tourist find that the closing times of bars and pubs in this capital are much more relaxed than in most other European countries.
You may have trouble to get a coffee at 11 o’clock at night only because most bars will be cleaning their machines then, Read full article
Categories: Noche de Madrid
The Paseo del Prado, a large avenue, not very far from Hotel Ateneo, is known of the avenue of art. This name is due to theseveral museums nestled among the buildings that stand along the avenue.
Walking up this avenue is also a experience in itself. It is a beautiful large street with trees and benches in its middle. Read full article
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It is indeed a very strange background for modern art and theatre, however, the former slaughter house, el Matadero de Madrid, has become one of the beacons for art and culture in this big city.
The building itself is worth a visit, as it was built at the beginning of last century in that orange brick style so typical of Madrilian architecture. Read full article
Categories: Arte y cultura
Fast-food does not have to be bad, it just have to be “fast”. Actually, in Madrid, you will find that a lot of traditional dishes and small bites are actually quite fast and convenient to prepare and to eat!
Categories: Guías Madrid
Those who love fabada (broad bean stew), cider and quality cheese from the north of Spain can find in Madrid many different bars and restaurants where they can treat their craving for food from Asturias.
Among the best known Asturian restaurants in Madrid is La Quintana, in Calle Bordadores, 7, that serves fantastic platters to share for those with a big appetite. Read full article
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Such a cosmopolitan city as Madrid is also a paradise for those who love beer and tapas, this so very Spanish custom that is eating on the go those little snacks offer give you with your beers.
In the centre of Madrid there are many places there you can stop to fill up your batteries. For instance, Read full article
Categories: Gastronomía en Madrid
The Royal Palace in Madrid inaugurates today, 25th October 2011, an attractive and interesting exhibition called The Measure of Time (La Medida del Tiempo), that will stay open to the public until 15th of January 2012.
The exhibition, that encompasses more than 50 clocks that belonged to the Kings and Queens of the Spanish court of the 18th century, Read full article
Categories: Arte y cultura
Those who long for their youth in the 80s will be happy in Madrid. In this capital there are many different venues where music varies to suit different tastes and ages, however, lately it seems that the 80s and 90s are making a comeback.
Among the best examples of this tendency is Morocco, a club situated in Marqués de Leganés, Read full article
Categories: Noche de Madrid
From the 1st of November and until the 11th of December 2011, the María Guerrero Theatre in Madrid will present a classical play: Persephone.
This prestigious company, Comediants, will present the recurring topic of death with deep meaning, a bit of seriousness and all the magic they can.
The show is scheduled for 8.30pm and ticket prices is between 5.50 Euros for the seats on the third floor, Read full article
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