It is one of the season’s most popular exhibitions and it can be seen at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum until January 17th 2016. We are talking about Edvard Munch. Archetypes, about the figure of the author of one of the most famous paintings in the history of art, The Scream. Read full article
Categories: Arte y cultura
Calle Barquillo is one of those small and quiet streets that are hidden behind the bright lights of Gran Vía and Calle Alcalá, despite its great charm. It starts at one end of Calle Fernando VI, by the famous house known as Tócame Roque, very popular in the 19th century as an example of a rundown and party-loving house immortalised later in Spanish language with the famous expression of its name. Read full article
Categories: Gastronomía en Madrid
You can never learn too many things and there is no doubt that Francoism is an important part of the history of Spain. Buildings such as Edificio España, on its homonymous square, the Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caídos) and the Royal Palace of El Pardo, the official residence of General Franco during his dictatorship are proof of this. Read full article
Categories: Arte y cultura, Guías Madrid
The typical Chinese restaurant that serves spring rolls and fried rice is in danger of disappearing. The competition is fierce and clients are increasingly demanding a more sophisticated offer. That is exactly what you can find at Asian Gallery, located no less than in the Westin Palace (Plaza de las Cortes, 7). Here you can sample Asian delicacies at prices that match the unique setting, Read full article
Categories: Gastronomía en Madrid
Ten European Cups are just ten of the reasons to access one of the world’s most emblematic stadiums: Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid C.F., inaugurated in December 1947 and, since 2007, with the “Elite Stadium” status given by UEFA to stadiums with first-class facilities.
However, the visit doesn’t just focus on its architecture of what must be said is a stunning architectonic complex, Read full article
Categories: Guías Madrid, tourism
It has been open since 1781 and since then it has seen plenty of time, visitors and floral and vegetable aficionados go by. Located next to the Prado Museum, the ever interesting Madrid Botanical Garden also has another reason to visit it: a pond with 30 species of Iberian water flora, a place that Monet himself would love, Read full article
Categories: Guías Madrid
If you didn’t manage to enjoy a tropical holiday this year, you can always make up for it by going to one of its culinary embassies in Madrid. Gasset Habana Restaurant (Calle Claudio Coello, 41) is a perfect option. Labelled as the perfect replacement for the charming Centro Cubano, which served the best Cuban food in the city from 1967 to 2011, Read full article
Categories: Gastronomía en Madrid
There are not many products that are as fresh and light as ceviche, with its touch of coriander and soft taste of raw fish. In the last few years, a series of restaurants that specialise in this fish have opened in Madrid, as well as many that incorporate this dish on their menus. On Corredera Baja de San Pablo, Read full article
Categories: Gastronomía en Madrid
When referring to frozen, we weren’t talking about the air-conditioning inside these houses but rather about the fact that time seems to have stood still whenever we enter them. They all exhibit items that were there when their illustrious owners lived inside, everyday objects that stand still as time goes by, impregnated by their owner’s soul. Read full article
Categories: Arte y cultura, blog
Gentrification divides Madrid’s inhabitants. On one hand, some defend this phenomenon that cleans up some districts and modernises them, changing the landscape from traditional greasy bars to sophisticated restaurants; yet on the other, some believe that these new trends kill the district’s authenticity.
Meanwhile, districts like Lavapiés are proof of advances in gentrification. Read full article
Categories: Gastronomía en Madrid
