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Madrid

"No city on earth is more alive than Madrid, a beguiling place whose sheer energy carries a simple message: this is one city which really knows how to live." ( Source: Lonely Planet )

Madrid & Art

Madrid is considered one of the top European destinations concerning art museums. Best known is the Golden Triangle of Art, located along the Paseo del Prado and comprising three museums. The most famous one is the Prado Museum, the most popular Golden Triangle of Art member known for such highlights as Diego Velázquez's Las Meninas and Francisco de Goya's La maja vestida and La maja desnuda. The other two museums are the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum, established from a mixed private collection, and the Reina Sofia Museum. This is where Pablo Picasso's Guernica hangs, returning to Spain from New York after more than two decades. ( Source: Wikipedia )

Madrid nightlife

Madrid is one of the world's liveliest cities, a city that never sleeps (the Spanish would say it has "mucha marcha"), and here we list some of the places to go and things to do to enjoy "la noche".

During weekends or before public holidays, and also 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! Coincidence or not, it can hardly come as a surprise to learn that Madrileños are known locally as "gatos" (cats).

Madrid's nightlife has something for everybody, whatever your preferences, age or nationality. And don't worry if you're with kids. Children are freely admitted in all types of bars, cafeterias and restaurants and even some pubs, although this last idea is perhaps not to be recommended ... at the very least the owner or bar staff should be consulted first. Start your discovery of "la noche", with this description of Madrid's night, a brief summary of the differences between bars and pubs, and a few recommendations plus areas of the city you can visit to pursue your favourite night-time activity. It's all in there: discos, pubs, bars, restaurants, flamenco and more.

If you or one of your friends are getting married, why not come to Madrid for your Stag Party or Hen Party? Or perhaps you would like to read about Madrid's gay district, with its pubs, clubs and restaurants, together with gay-friendly accommodation. Madrid caters for all tastes and nationalities, and its Irish pubs & bars cater for an ever increasing expat and overseas student population, together with the many locals who like to enjoy a pint of Guinness. Or, take the easy option ... the Madrid Nightlife Tours, different coach tours for all ages, where you will be shown the night of Madrid, safely, securely, with no queueing and with all other entrance logistics taken care of.

Whatever you do, ¡Qué lo pases bien! (Have a good time!). And don't forget to experience some typical chocolate con churros after your night on the tiles! ( Source: Go Madrid ).

Real Madrid stadium

The Real Madrid stadium is more commonly known by the name of its founder, Santiago Bernabeu, and is used to host Real Madrid´s 1st team matches and the occasional concert. Located in the Northern centre of the city on the side of the main North - South Paseo de la Castellana the stadium is well conected by both Madrid´s Metro and Bus systems.

Address: Avenida Concha Espina 1 (Metro: Santiago Bernabeu).

Madrid local festivities

• May 15, San Isidro Labrador (Madrid's patron saint).
• June 13, San Antonio de la Florida.
• July 16-25, Virgen del Carmen festivities (Patron saint of the sea).
• August 6-14, Virgen de la Paloma festivities (Madrid's patron saint)
• August 7, San Cayetano (Cascorro neighbourhood's patron saint).
• August 10, San Lorenzo (Lavapiés neighbourhood's patron saint).
• November 9, Virgen de la Almudena festivities (Madrid's patron saint).