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Madrid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Understand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Get in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Get around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 See. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Buy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Eat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Drink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stay safe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Get out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Long term events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday March 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday March 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday March 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday March 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Madrid

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Madrid · Understand 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.

Madrid · Climate 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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Madrid · Holidays 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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Madrid · Get around 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

Madrid - Cercanías

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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

Madrid · See 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.

See 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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Madrid · See 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.

Madrid · See 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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Madrid · Do Cyclura cornuta (Rhinoceros Iguana) in the Zoo de Madrid, Spain.

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.

Madrid · Do 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.

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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)

Madrid · Buy 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.

Madrid · Drink 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.

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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.

Madrid · Get out 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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Exposición Picasso. Más allá de la figura del artista en Fundación Mapfre Events

Long term events 'El castigo sin venganza' de Lope de Vega en los Teatros del Canal Madrid place Teatros del Canal, Calle de Cea Bermúdez, 1, Madrid, ES start Tuesday February 25 end Sunday March 16, 23:59h description Ernesto Arias vuelve a dirigir a la Fundación Siglo de Oro con este clásico que reúne el talento y técnica de Lope de Vega. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMz

'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

Exposición de Darío Regoyos en el Museo Thyssen de Madrid place Museo Thyssen Bornemisza, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, ES start Tuesday February 18 end Sunday June 1, 23:59h description Llega a la capital esta retrospectiva sobre la pintura del asturiano. Uno de las grandes figuras del arte colorista en nuestro país. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMA

'El arte de la entrevista' en el Teatro María Guerrero de Madrid place Teatro María Guerrero, Calle de Tamayo y Baus, 4, Madrid, ES start Friday February 21 end Sunday April 13, 23:59h description Cómo desencadenar un desastre familiar con tan solo una cámara de vídeo. Así es cómo lo ha imaginado Juan Mayorga. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMC

'El viaje a ninguna parte' Fernando Fernán Gómez Valle Inclán Madrid place Teatro Valle Inclán, Calle del Olivar, s/n, Madrid, start Friday February 14 end Sunday April 6, 23:59h description Carol López dirige la versión de esta bonita y dura historia de los cómicos de la legua que emocionó a todos en prosa y en cine.

place Fundación Cultural Mapfre, Paseo de Recoletos, Madrid, ES start Friday February 14 end Saturday March 29, 23:59h description En 2014 una retrospectiva repasará lo que significó Picasso para el arte y para la historia universal. event url www.trvl.es/e/28We

Exposición sobre Amos Gitai en el Museo Reina Sofía de Madrid 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. event url www.trvl.es/e/23Xd

Exposición 'Fantasmas, novias y otros compañeros' en Museo Reina Sofía 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 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/23Xc

Exposición 'Wols: El Cosmos y la Calle' en el Museo Reina Sofía de Madrid place Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle de Santa Isabel, Madrid, ES start Friday February 14, 10:00h end Monday May 26, 21:00h frequency Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description Desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial la producción del artista y sus fotografías de antes del conflicto bélico se podrán ver en esta recopilación event url www.trvl.es/e/28Wf

Exposición 'Everybody is nobody for somebody' en Sala de Arte Santander start Saturday February 15, 10:00h end Sunday June 15, 17:00h description Grazyna Kulczyk, una de las más importantes coleccionistas de arte en Polonia y de Europa central y este, trae su colección a Madrid. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kME distance 4,514.0 km. approximate from city center

Exposición 'Nuevas potencias emergentes' en La Casa Encendida

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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.

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.

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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.

Exposición 'El Mal se desvanece. Egusquiza y el Parsifal de Wagner' 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

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 '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 '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

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

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Exposición de fotografía 'Génesis' de Sebastião Salgado CaixaForum Madrid

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'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 '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 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. event url www.trvl.es/e/1Gd1

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/1Gdf

Exposición de la Colección Masaveu de Oviedo en CentroCentro 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.

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Feria Internacional Ciudad Creativa Cibeles 2013 en CentroCentro 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 description Trece proyectos internacionales donde podrán verse instalaciones, vídeos o aplicaciones en esta feria de tecnología. event url www.trvl.es/e/1DlN

Exposición 'Vestir las joyas. Modas y modelos' en Museo del Traje 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/1Gd6

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

Colección de fotografía contemporánea del Espacio Fundación Telefónica 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 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

Events · Long term events 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 '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

Proyección de 'Pourquoi?' de Ouka Leele y Bettina en el CBA place Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Calle de Alcalá, Madrid, ES start Thursday February 13, 11:00h end Sunday May 18, 21:00h frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description La pieza audivisual recoge un relato de Caddy Adzuba narrando diversas violaciones perpetradas en su país para visibilizar el problema. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMR

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 'Fragmentos de un diario' en el Círculo de Bellas Artes place Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Calle de Alcalá, Madrid, ES start Thursday February 13, 11:00h end Sunday May 18, 21:00h frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description Selección de textos de los diarios de Ricardo Pliglia junto con obras en técnica mixta y collages del consagrado dibujante Eduardo Stupía. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMQ

Exposición de Los Torreznos en el CA2M de Móstoles

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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 'La villa de los papiros' en la Casa del Lector de Madrid 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 '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 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 '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

Events · Long term events 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

Exposición de Teresa Margolles en CA2M en Móstoles place Centro de Arte 2 de Mayo, Av de la Constitución, Móstoles, ES start Tuesday February 18, 11:00h end Saturday May 31, 21:00h frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description Presenta las ruinas de una casa, con las que la artista construye un muro que, a lo largo de la exposición, irá difuminándose. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMU distance 16.9 km. approximate from city center

Exposición 'Cómo hacer cosas con [sin] palabras' en CA2M de Móstoles place Centro de Arte 2 de Mayo, Av de la Constitución, Móstoles, ES start Saturday March 1, 11:00h end Sunday August 31, 21:00h frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description La muestra se centra en la performance y la performatividad como dos de los conceptos fundamentales para el arte contemporáneo. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMW distance 16.9 km. approximate from city center

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 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

'El baile' con Pepe Viyuela en el Teatro Fernán Gómez de Madrid place Teatro Fernán Gómez, Plaza de Colón, Madrid, ES start Tuesday March 4 end Sunday April 20, 23:59h frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description El actor junto a Susana Hernández y Carles Moreu protagonizará esta adaptación del texto escrito por Edgar Neville. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMB

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'La punta del iceberg' Sergi Belbe en el Teatro de la Abadía de Madrid place Teatro de La Abadía, Calle de Fernández de los Ríos, 42, Madrid, ES start Wednesday February 26, 19:00h end Sunday March 30, 23:59h frequency Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description Sergi Belbe es el director de esta producción con texto de Antonio Tabares que llega al teatro esta temporada. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kN4

'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

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

'En el estanque dorado' con Lola Herrera en el Teatro Bellas Artes place Teatro Bellas Artes, Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, 2, Madrid, ES start Wednesday March 5, 20:00h end Sunday March 30, 23:59h frequency Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday description La actriz se sube al escenario junto a Héctor Alterio para hablar de la edad y el amor con total sinceridad, creando un emotivo texto. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kN8

Madrid acoge la magia del espectáculo 'Disney On Ice. Volver a soñar' place Palacio de los Deportes, Avenida de Felipe II S/N , Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid start Thursday March 6, 19:30h end Sunday March 9, 21:00h frequency Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Events · Tuesday March 4 description La factoría de los sueños vuelve a patinar sobre hielo para traernos las historias de Rapunzel, Tiana y el Sapo, Blancanieves y Cenicienta. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kN7

'El perro del hortelano' de Rakatá en los Teatros del Canal de Madrid place Teatros del Canal, Calle de Cea Bermúdez, 1, Madrid, ES start Friday February 21 end Sunday March 9, 23:59h frequency Friday, Saturday, Sunday description La Fundación Siglo de Oro sigue recuperando los clásicos y en esta ocasión en la Sala Verde lo hace con este texto de Lope de Vega. event url www.trvl.es/e/2kMy

La comedia cinematográfica en la Fundación Juan March place Fundación Juan March, Calle de Castelló, Madrid, ES start Friday December 6 end Saturday May 10, 23:59h frequency Friday, Saturday description Un repaso al cine mudo y cómo es capaz de inspirar la comedia desde la aparición en 1895 de 'El regador regado'. event url www.trvl.es/e/2hjb

Fangoria en concierto en la sala La Riviera de Madrid place Sala La Riviera, Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, Madrid, ES start Friday March 7, 20:00h end Saturday March 8, 23:59h frequency Friday, Saturday description Alaska y Nacho Canut estarán dos noches consecutivas en la capita presentando su nuevo disco 'Cuatricomía', junto a un invitado especial. event url www.trvl.es/e/2zxp

'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 frequency Saturday, Sunday 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 March 4 Monólogos de Paramount Comedy en Joy Eslava de Madrid

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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. event url www.trvl.es/e/1Dm2

John Mayall en concierto en el Teatro Lara de Madrid place Teatro Lara, Calle Corredera Baja de San Pablo, 19, Madrid, ES start Tuesday March 4, 21:00h description El 4 de marzo el músico referente del blues europeo estará actuando en la capital con una gira de celebración de su ochenta cumpleaños. event url www.trvl.es/e/32mP

Óscar Mulero en directo en el teatro Nuevo Apolo de Madrid place Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza de Tirso de Molina, 1, Madrid, ES start Tuesday March 4, 21:30h description Uno de los djs más conocidos de nuestro país estará en el teatro madrileño presentando sus últimas canciones. event url www.trvl.es/e/32mQ

Wednesday March 5 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.

Events · Wednesday March 5

Saturday March 8 Scorpions en concierto en el Palacio de Vistalegre de Madrid place Palacio de Vistalegre, Calle de Utebo, 1, Madrid, ES start Saturday March 8, 19:00h description Parada el 8 de marzo de los ingleses en la capital con su gira de despedida junto a Steel Panther como teloneros. event url www.trvl.es/e/2zxm

'El intérprete' de Asier Etxeandia llega al Teatro del Bosque de Móstoles place Teatro del Bosque, Glorieta Sur, Móstoles, ES start Saturday March 8, 20:00h description Las canciones que han marcado la vida del actor y cantante llegarán al público a través de su voz en este espectáculo. event url www.trvl.es/e/2zxn distance 16.3 km. approximate from city center

VNV Nation en directo en la madrileña Sala Arena place Sala Arena, Calle de la Princesa, 1, Madrid, ES start Saturday March 8, 20:00h description El 8 de marzo el grupo electrónico londinense formado por Ronan Harris y Mark Jackson estará actuando en la capital. event url www.trvl.es/e/2zxo

'Maridos y mujeres' de Woody Allen en el Teatro Buero Vallejo de Alcorcón place Teatro Municipal Buero Vallejo, Av de Pablo Iglesias, Alcorcón, ES start Saturday March 8, 20:30h description El guión del conocido director norteamericano llega al escenario con esta adaptación dirigida por Álex Rigola. event url www.trvl.es/e/2zxq distance 14.7 km. approximate from city center

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Thursday March 6 Concierto de Michale Gira en Madrid start Thursday March 6, 21:30h description El cantante y líder del grupo neoyorquino pasará por la capital el próximo 6 de marzo defendiendo su carrera en solitario. event url www.trvl.es/e/32mR distance 4,514.0 km. approximate from city center

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place Calle Ruda, 5, 28005 Madrid, Spain

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Venta El Buscon

place Calle Victoria, 5-7, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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place Rodriguez San Pedro 34, 28015 Madrid, Spain

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L'Ulivo d'Oro

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Il Pizzaiolo

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place Amor de Dios 3, 28014 Madrid, Spain

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price $27 - $31 place Calle San Bernardino, 6, 28015 Madrid, Spain

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2 m/s Light Breeze to South

Sunrise/Sunset Sun will rise at 07:45:46 and will set at 19:08:20 in local time.

Currency The currency from Spain is the Euro (EUR). 1 EUR costs: Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 EUR United States Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 USD Yen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140.63 JPY Pound Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.83 GBP Czech Koruna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.34 CZK Danish Krone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.46 DKK Forint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310.45 HUF Litas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 LTL New Zloty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17 PLN Swedish Krona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 SEK Swiss Franc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22 CHF Norwegian Krone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28 NOK Croatian Kuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 HRK Australian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 AUD Canadian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 CAD Yuan Renminbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.49 CNY Hong Kong Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.72 HKD Rupiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,038.85 IDR Republic of Korean Won . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,473.27 KRW Ringgit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.53 MYR New Zealand Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 NZD Philippines Peso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.67 PHP Singapore Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 SGD Baht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.07 THB Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.76 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

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

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Useful info · Passport and Visa Spanish

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 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!

¿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 ¿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

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Useful info · Emergency numbers

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.

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.

Maps

Maps · Underground

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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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