Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
Good collections and good temporary exhibits.
Free on the following days:
- Monday to Friday: 19:00 to 21:00 (Except for booked groups)
- Saturday : 14:30 to 21:00
- Sunday : 10:00 to 19:00
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelGood collections and good temporary exhibits.
Free on the following days:
- Monday to Friday: 19:00 to 21:00 (Except for booked groups)
- Saturday : 14:30 to 21:00
- Sunday : 10:00 to 19:00
This is the National Spanish Film Institute. Old and recent movies are shown. A very nice place to spend a couple of hours and watch a movie. Located close to many bars and tapas bars.
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Cine Doré
3 C. de Sta. IsabelThis is the National Spanish Film Institute. Old and recent movies are shown. A very nice place to spend a couple of hours and watch a movie. Located close to many bars and tapas bars.
Have a look at the current season plays here:
http://cdn.mcu.es/index.php/es/Temporada_actual/Valle-Inclan/
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Teatro Valle-Inclán
s/n Pl. de Ana DiosdadoHave a look at the current season plays here:
http://cdn.mcu.es/index.php/es/Temporada_actual/Valle-Inclan/
Very good bookshop by Reina Sofía museum.
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Librería La Central del Museo Reina Sofía
2 Rda. de AtochaVery good bookshop by Reina Sofía museum.
'Nuevo Apolo' theatre. Check current plays here:
http://www.summummusic.com/apolo.html
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Teatro Nuevo Apolo
1 Pl. de Tirso de Molina'Nuevo Apolo' theatre. Check current plays here:
http://www.summummusic.com/apolo.html
The home of the National Classical Theatre Company, this theatre has a regular calendar of classical shows by Spanish and European playwrights.
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El Pavon Kamikaze Theater
9 C. de EmbajadoresThe home of the National Classical Theatre Company, this theatre has a regular calendar of classical shows by Spanish and European playwrights.
One of the most important alternative theaters in Madrid. They want to be a platform for young artists and contemporary art companies.
More information here:
http://www.teatrotriangulo.com/
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Teatro del Barrio
20 C. de ZuritaOne of the most important alternative theaters in Madrid. They want to be a platform for young artists and contemporary art companies.
More information here:
http://www.teatrotriangulo.com/
This is a good Contemporary Art center.
Take a look at the information in their site: http://www.mataderomadrid.org/index.php?idioma=EN
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Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiThis is a good Contemporary Art center.
Take a look at the information in their site: http://www.mataderomadrid.org/index.php?idioma=EN
Wonderful views of Madrid from the top floor. There are also good temporary exhibitions. Just check their calendar.
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Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de AlcaláWonderful views of Madrid from the top floor. There are also good temporary exhibitions. Just check their calendar.
Sightseeing
And old train station where the original building has been taken out of service as a terminal and converted into a concourse with many shops and cafés. It has a lovely covered tropical garden.
Jardines Tropicales de Atocha
1 C. de Méndez ÁlvaroAnd old train station where the original building has been taken out of service as a terminal and converted into a concourse with many shops and cafés. It has a lovely covered tropical garden.
Founded over 250 years ago, its story is linked to the development of natural sciences in Spain and the world.
More info :
http://www.rjb.csic.es/jardinbotanico/jardin/index.php?Cab=5&len=en&Pag=24
Plaza Murillo
Founded over 250 years ago, its story is linked to the development of natural sciences in Spain and the world.
More info :
http://www.rjb.csic.es/jardinbotanico/jardin/index.php?Cab=5&len=en&Pag=24
Shopping
The most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday. Along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.
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El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyThe most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday. Along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.
Food Scene
Spanish food restaurant. Highly recommended. "Lacón con grelos", "pulpo a la gallega"... I´m sure you will like Galician food.
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Portomarín
4 C. de ValenciaSpanish food restaurant. Highly recommended. "Lacón con grelos", "pulpo a la gallega"... I´m sure you will like Galician food.
Spanish food restaurant, highly recommended. Ask for the "empanada". It is really good. (They don´t have it everyday, though... Good luck!)
Calle de Argumosa, 4
4 Calle de ArgumosaSpanish food restaurant, highly recommended. Ask for the "empanada". It is really good. (They don´t have it everyday, though... Good luck!)
It is in the rooftop of the building. I used to go there after my classes at the UNED university.
Here you have a review:
http://www.mapmagazine.com/bars-in-madrid-gaudeamus-cafe-rooftop/
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Gau&Café
It is in the rooftop of the building. I used to go there after my classes at the UNED university.
Here you have a review:
http://www.mapmagazine.com/bars-in-madrid-gaudeamus-cafe-rooftop/
Calle de Argumosa, 31
Toasts with ham, cheese, shrimp, mushrooms ... They are pretty good.
Mesón La Coruña Restaurant
A very good Galician restaurant. Highly recommended.
Very good Spanish restaurant, just a few steps away from the apartment.
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Donde da la vuelta el viento
81 C. del Mesón de ParedesVery good Spanish restaurant, just a few steps away from the apartment.
Café Central
10 Pl. del ÁngelGood jazz club for jazz lovers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice bar. Good beers and well served. Not so many tables inside, though. People usually have their beers standing. I rather go on Sunday mornings. Perfect for a "caña" before lunch.
Calle de Miguel Servet, 15
Nice bar. Good beers and well served. Not so many tables inside, though. People usually have their beers standing. I rather go on Sunday mornings. Perfect for a "caña" before lunch.
One of the better places in Madrid to have a 'mojito'. They also have excellent natural juices. I really like this place.
Calle de Argumosa, 4
4 Calle de ArgumosaOne of the better places in Madrid to have a 'mojito'. They also have excellent natural juices. I really like this place.
Popular neighborhood for 'tapas' in Madrid. Ver lively, especially on weekends.
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Teatro La Latina
2 Pl. de la CebadaPopular neighborhood for 'tapas' in Madrid. Ver lively, especially on weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
Par Casino de la Reina
Nice area to go for a walk if you have children.
Everything Else
In case you need a secured park this one is very close to the apartment.
Aparcamiento Casino de la Reina
Calle del CasinoIn case you need a secured park this one is very close to the apartment.