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A Visit to Lavapies, Madrid’s Most Diverse and Revolutionary Neighbourhood

While the rest of her country huddled around television sets to watch their national football team become the most successful of all time, Montserrat was sitting in a dark room in Madrid, with a 53-year old ex-Flamenco dancer, smoking hash. “Damn football,” she said. “It’s just another way to make us forget how screwed up our …

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Where to Stay in Madrid: Editor’s Picks

8 Best Neighborhoods in Madrid Centro Malasaña Universidad Barrio de La Latina Literary Quarter Lavapiés Chueca Retiro Salamanca Centro Centro, as the name indicates, is the heart of Madrid. This area is one of the best neighborhoods in Madrid to stay in, if you want to explore mainly on foot and want to be right …

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Munching Your Way Through Madrid’s Vibrant Food Scene

Any trip to Madrid could quickly become food-centric, as one visits Madrid’s vibrant food scene at the markets, taverns, restaurants, and bars; sampling the best that Spain’s capital city has to offer. From delicious Spanish breakfast foods to savory paella, don’t miss any opportunity to eat more Spanish food!!! One might as well begin with …

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El Prado, In Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art

A small area in the heart of Madrid, called the “Golden Triangle of Art,” holds some of the world’s greatest art treasures. Three museums, each with its particular claim to fame, are within easy walking distance of each other: The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofia.   They have all changed and expanded in recent years …

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Easy Day-Trips from Madrid

  Surrounded by a trifecta of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Madrid’s central location and status as a transportation hub within Spain makes getting out and exploring the surrounding towns a breeze. Here are some great places to spend an afternoon out of the city and further explore Spanish culture. Toledo Just a short (about 30 …

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