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CITY BREAKS
IN MADRID
MADRID HOTEL AND
CITY BREAK INFORMATION
Madrid was once dwarfed by cities such as
Rome, Paris and London, but after the death
in 1975 of Francisco Franco, it began
growing one of the most culturally vibrant,
round-the-clock cities on earth.
If you take a
Madrid weekend break
or plan to stay for a while you will find
that Madrid now has a mix of world-renowned
artwork, busy public plazas, great cuisine
and nightlife.
Madrid has three reference points: the
Puerta del Sol, the city�s absolute centre;
the Plaza Mayor, the Golden Age core; and
the glorious Plaza de Cibeles, with the most
extravagant architecture. The oldest part of
the city is commonly known as �Los Austrias�
after the Hapsburg dynasty.
The Plaza Mayor is one of few parts for
which the Habsburgs can really claim credit.
An elegant arcaded square with some lurid
murals added in the 1990s, this was where
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and ceremonies of imperial Madrid were held,
as well as bullfights and carnivals. It now has coin
and stamp collectors markets on Sundays and lively
dance bands during fiestas.
Sol is Madrid�s most photographed square, home to
the bear and strawberry tree statue, as well as the
famous T�o Pepe sign. The area north and east of Sol
is dominated by the two great avenues of C/Alcal�
and Gran V�a. C/Alcal�, once described as the
grandest street in Europe and has a wonderful
variety of 19th to early 20th century buildings.
You will also find that much of the
Madrid accommodation
is part of the stunning architecture. Huertas &
Santa Ana remains an important theatre district and
for those art lovers planning a
Madrid holiday, a
visit to its three museums on 'The Avenue of Art'
offers the chance to view countless famous works by
notable masters. Among more than 7000 paintings in
the Museo del Prado are pieces by Velazquez, El
Greco, Titian, Rubens and Bosch. At the Museo
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There are modern masters to be found here
such as Dali, Miro and Picasso, including
his masterpiece, Guernica. And the Museo de
la Coleccion Thyssen-Bornemisza holds works
by Rembrandt, Caravaggio and Goya.
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SHOPPING
Even if
you are only planning a
Madrid weekend break,
make sure you leave just a little bit of
time for shopping.
Fashion for men, women and children from
Spanish and international designers can be
found around the streets of Almirante and
Conde de Xiquena, as well as in the district
of Salamanca which concentrates the best
shops for jewelry, shoes, leather goods,
furniture and gifts.
Concentrated in and around the Plaza Mayor
are plenty of shops selling traditional
articles such as espadrilles, fabrics,
ropes, hats and religious articles. Large
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vicinity of the Puerta del Sol, and on the
streets of Princesa, Goya and Castellana.
Open-air markets such as the Rastro which is
the most famous of the flea markets, opens
on Saturdays and Sundays between the Plaza
de Cascorro, La Latina and the street of
Embajadores. Everything can be found here
from valuable antiques to used clothing,
including collector cards, books, records
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NIGHTLIFE
Madrid
is one of the world's liveliest cities,
never sleeps and during weekends or before
public holidays, and on the days running up
to Christmas, it is not unusual to see more
people out and about at 4, 5 or 6am in the
morning than in many other cities during the
day.
Nightlife can be divided into the following
areas - between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de
Santa Ana, especially in a street called
Calle Huertas is a great area if on foot as
the many pubs, taverns, theatre-caf�s and
fashionable bars here are pretty close one
to each other.
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Alonso
Martinez and Bilbao are the names of two
subway-stations, both of them in the heart
of very lively areas. From the first one,
try the locals around Plaza de Santa
Barbara. Close to the other you will find,
among others, Madrid's most famous
discoteque, Pacha, Arg�elles and Moncloa -
Ciudad Universitaria are two more
subway-stations where you may enjoy the
ambience of Madrid's university quarter.
There are numerous traditional caf�s to
enjoy on a
Madrid holiday,
many of them decorated in the style of La
"Belle Epoque". On hot summer nights have a
drink in one of the many beautiful terraces,
where you will find large amounts of people
until late in the night, mainly in Paseo de
la Castellana especially between Cuzco and
Paseo del Prado. |
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INFORMATION
Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro
Airport: Madrid |
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