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| Madrid Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Catedral dela Almudena & Snow cap Mountain Catedral dela Almudena & Snow cap Mountain Marlon Uson Madrid is a lively city, meaning that Madrid activities are plentiful and readily available just about any time of the day. And according to just about every Madrid travel guide, the city really heats up at night and the frenzy continues into the wee hours of the morning. No one really knows when the Madrileños sleep. It may be the afternoon siesta that gives them the endurance to keep things going well after sunrise or maybe it's the multitude of fuel filled foods and dishes prepared in one of the thousands of Madrid restaurants. It's ok to book a room in one of the top Madrid hotels--if only for the memorable experience, but don't count on spending much time in your room. Remember, Madrid truly is one of the best cities to explore in Spain. Plan several hours to enjoy Madrid activities such as visiting San Nicolas de los Servitas – the oldest church in Madrid. Visit the Victory Arch, the Palacio Real, and the Plaza de las Cibeles and Puerta del Sol- And no Madrid activities list is complete without a visit to a Madrid flea market. Plan on leaving your Madrid hotel early one Sunday morning to head to El Rastro Flea Market. Located in La Latina, this is where you will find the Madrileño's real essence! And don't worry about running out of fuel. La Latina has a wide variety of tasty Madrid restaurants to choose from suited to just about any budget. Skim through any Madrid travel guide and you will also come across dozens of museums that shouldn’t be missed. Including the Royal Palace, Madrid has 15 significant museums, dozens of galleries, and several private collections. The three most famous Madrid museums are: the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofia museum. You might end up spending more than just one day just exploring museums. In fact, you could spend days in the halls of the Prado alone. While this Mardrid activity is well deserving of a top spot on your to do list, it is, however, quite possible to grow tired of all the museums in the city. If this happens, take a break, sit down at a terraza (outdoor cafe), and watch the world go by. You can even visit one of the many beautiful parks and lakes in the city. One of the nicest parks in Madrid is Retiro Park near the Prado. For a panoramic view of Madrid take the elevator to the bar on the 26th floor of the Edificio de Espana, which faces the Plaza de Espana. Madrid is a city that never seems to close down. Madrid restaurants and bars are open very late and the city's Santa Ana district, in fact, never does close down. Dinner typically begins after 10 p.m., and with dinner out of the way, revelers usually head off to their favorite disco show, jazz club, or late-night cafe to party until dawn. Those who love traditional performing arts will want to go to the Teatro Real for Spanish light opera known as zarzuela. You can also find good flamenco shows in several nightclubs including Cafe Chinitas – a popular Madrid restaurant and flamenco club. If you're in Madrid during the second half of May be sure to book your Madrid hotel early so you can join Madrileños in celebrating the Feria de San Isidro. Feria de San Isidro features music, operas, concerts, bullfighting, dancing, and all-night entertainment. Also, in mid-August, Madrid celebrates the Verbena de la Paloma. Madrid hotels are stylish, plentiful, and downright cozy, but don’t be afraid to check out and leave the city for a night or two – especially if you’re planning to stay for two weeks or more. Outside of Madrid, day trips can be made to Avila, El Escorial, Guadalajara, Segovia, and Toledo. Top Ten Things to Do in Madrid Bullfighting Performances at Las Ventas – Not for the faint of heart, bullfighting is considered a form of art in Spain, not a sport. The bullfighting season runs from March-October and bullfighting performances are held every Sunday afternoon. Las Ventas is the largest bullring in Spain and it is located at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, c/Alcala, 237, Ph: 91 356 22 00, www.las-ventas.com . Art Walk: The art walk covers the three most famous Madrid museums the Prado, the Thyssen- Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofia Museum. The Prado is located at Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, Ph: +34 91 330 2800, www.museodelprado.es . Thyssen-Bornemisza is located at Prado 8, +34 91 369 01 51, www.museothyssen.org , e-mail mtb@museothyssen.org . Reina Sofia Museum, Calle Santa Isabel, 52, Ph: +34-91-774-10-00, www.museoreinasofia.es. San Nicolas de los Servitas – San Nicolas de los Servitas is the oldest church in Madrid. The bell tower, built in the 12 th century, is one of the oldest structures in Madrid. Inside the church you will find sculptures by Nicolas Busi and paintings by Pedro de Mena as well as exhibits, which detail Islamic history. San Nicolas de los Servitas is located at Plaza San Nicolas, Ph: 91-559-40-64. Admission is free. El Rastro Flea Market - Located in La Latina, El Rastro Flea Market helps you get up close and personal with Madrileño's real essence! El Rastro takes place every Sunday from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and it is located between Plaza Mayor, La Latina, and Puerta de Toledo. Tip: Prices are not set in stone so remember this phrase: cuanto cuesta? (kwan-to kwes-tah) – This means “How much is it?” Retiro Park – Located behind the Prado Museum (Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23), Retiro Park is one of the nicest and most popular parks in Madrid. Highlights include: a Victorian greenhouse, Crystal Palace, and a small swan filled man-made lake. Rent a rowboat to explore the surroundings or for a panoramic view of Madrid take the elevator to the bar on the 26th floor of the Edificio de Espana , which faces the Plaza de Espana. Teatro Real - Perfect for those who love traditional performing arts, Teatro Real features Spanish light opera performances known as zarzuela. If you feel like a late bite or a vodka drink just pop into 1917 Blinis & Vodkas, a few meters from the theatre. Teatro Real is located Plaza de Oriente, Ph: 91-516-06-96, www.teatro-real.es , e-mail: info@teatro-real.com. Palacio Real (The Royal Palace) – The Royal Palace features 2,800 magnificent rooms. Highlights include: Salon del Trono (throne room), the Royal Library (Biblioteca Real), the Banquet Hall, and Salon de Gasparini -- King Carlos III’s private apartments. The Royal Palace is located at Calle Balien, Ph: 91-454-8800. A two-hour, one-mile guided tour is available. __________Sights Edit This Viva Madrid Viva Madrid If you are under the impression that the heart of the city is the place to be when it comes down to unique Madrid activities and impressive cultural sights, you're right! It will take you at least several days to see all the historical landmarks, museums, art galleries, and parks Madrid has to offer. Let your feet and your curiousity be your Madrid travel guide as you wander through the city. As you stroll through the old centre, check out Calle and Plaza Mayor (medieval Madrid), which is lined with beautiful buildings and various old and impressively ornamented churches. Relax at one of the many terraces on the old plazas. The city has several green spots, so there will always be a park or garden where you can relax a bit and watch the world go by. The Retiro Park is worth checking out with its rose gardens and Crystal Palace -- one of many in Madrid. The Palacio Real, the Palace of the Royal Family, takes second place on the list of most visited sights in Madrid, but the undeniable number one attraction is still a visit to the three museums centred around Paseo del Prado. First, there is the Prado with its impressive and extensive collection, which features both Spanish and international art. Besides that, you can see the work of the famous Spanish masters, such as Picasso, Miro and Dali, in the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Last but certainly not least is the equally impressive Thyyssen-Bornemisza Museum, located in the Villahermosa Palace. These three museums are probably the most popular ones, but they are only a small sampling of what Madrid has to offer in museums. Contributors March 09, 2007 change by rfujitani (1 point) May 15, 2008 change by mcburton (1 point) Display all or display just: Churches and Cathedrals Hotspots Museums Palaces Parks & Gardens Parks, Gardens and Zoos Religious Buildings Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Park de Berlin Edit This This park is decorated with various sculptures made by stones from the former Berlin wall. It's a nice location to go for a little walk or relax if you live in the neighbourhood - but expecting a tourist attraction you might be disappointed. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Gardens of Sabatini Edit This Part of the Royal Palace, the Gardens of Sabitini features wooded alleys, statues, fountains, a pool, and plenty of shaded areas where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Entrance to the gardens is free. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91-588-87-90 Royal Gardens of Campo del Moro Edit This campo del moro and palacio real campo del moro and palacio real The royal gardens of the Campo del Moro in front of the Royal Palace are just beautiful. The name comes from the Moslem period, when Ali Ben Yusuf created in this place his camp back in the 12th century. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] The Prado Museum Edit This museo del prado museo del prado photo by: dani One of the best museums in Spain, if not in the world. The Prado houses an impressive Spanish and International art collection. Paseo del Prado. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays closed. Most items are catholic art, if you're more into something modern try the "Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia". Entrance fee: 6€, 3€ reduced price. Some Sundays free, ask at tourist information. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo del Prado tel: 91 330 28 00 url: www.museoprado.mcu.es Palacio de Cristal Edit This palacio de cristal aereal view palacio de cristal aereal view photo by: dani Located in the heart of Retiro Park, the design for Palacio de Cristal was based on London's Crystal Palace. This spectacualr glass and wrought-iron structure features natural scenery with lakes, lush greenery, and birdlife on the outside and inside visitors will find exhibitions of modern art. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: Parque del Retiro tel: 91-574-66-14 openingHours: Oct.-May Mon., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June-Sept. Mon., Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Catedral de La Almudena Edit This Painted roof Painted roof photo by: Håkan Svensson (Xauxa) The Cathedral of the Almudena lies besides the Palacio Real forming a unit. It was built by popular subscription and the works lasted more than 100 years. It is worth visiting both the cathedral and the crypt (by a door in the south wall). type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] address: Bailen tel: 91 542 22 00 Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Edit This reina sofia-detail of "guernika" reina sofia-detail of "guernika" Permanent exhibition of some of the Spanish masters, such as Dali, Miro and Picasso. Temporary exhibitions of modern art. Probably its most famous work is Picasso's 'Guernica', which was not exhibited in Spain until the restoration of democracy - as the painter had wished. Entrance fee: 3€, 1,50€ reduced price. Metro: Atocha. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Santa Isabel 52 tel: 91 467 50 62 openings: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.(Sunday only until 2.30pm), Tuesday closed. Retiro Park Edit This garden of retiro detail garden of retiro detail Located behind the Prado Museum (Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23), Retiro Park is one of the nicest and most popular parks in Madrid. Highlights include: a Victorian greenhouse, Crystal Palace, and a small swan filled man-made lake. Rent a rowboat to explore the surroundings or for a panoramic view of Madrid take the elevator to the bar on the 26th floor of the Edificio de Espana , which faces the Plaza de Espana . type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23 Plaza Santa Ana Edit This Viva Madrid Viva Madrid Cool area close to the Puerta del Sol. Many bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. Also a few cheap hotels. Don't miss to visit "Viva Madrid" around the corner of Plaza Santa Ana. It is a nice bar where people from their midtwenties to their fourties go for a drink and some nice music. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] The Debod Temple Edit This Paseo de Rosales is an Egyptian shrine from the IV century B.C. It was a present from the Egyptian authorities to express their gratitude for the help of the Spanish engineers and archaeologist to rescue the millenial Egyptian monuments from the rising waters of the Asswan dam. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Plaza Mayor Edit This Plaza Mayor Plaza Mayor photo by: Elizabeth Padilla V The Plaza Mayor is located on the old Plaza del Arrabal, the main commercial nucleus of Medieval Madrid. Juan de Herrera, the architect of Felipe II, made the first plans for it. Plaza Mayor was finally constructed by Juan Gomez de Mora. Originally it was the site of all public ceremonies: public executions, the burning of heretics condemned by the inquisition, bullfights, etc. The symmetry is the work of Villanueva, carried out in 1961. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] El Escorial Edit This monasterio de el escorial monasterio de el escorial Close to Madrid is El Escorial, the palace of Philips II. It can be seen on a day trip that is absolutely worth your while. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] Palacio Real Edit This palacio real panoramic palacio real panoramic The main visit during you stay in Madrid, except for the Prado Museum, will probably be a visit to the Palacio Real. Open all days except on Mondays and on days when the royal Royal family visits the palace. You can see the impact of three centuries of Royal family and pay a visit to the very surprising Royal Pharmacy and Royal Armory for example. This is one of the greatest collections in the world. Entrance fees: 9€ with guide, 8€ without, 3,50€ reduced price. Free entry for EU citizens on Wednesdays. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza de Oriente tel: 91 454 88 00 url: www.patrimonionacional.es Park de Atracciones Edit This type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] address: Nearby Casa del Campo Puerta de Alcala Edit This puerta de alcala night view puerta de alcala night view Built by Francisco Sabatini in 1769, it is one of the most significant monuments in Madrid. This gate was the old entrance to the city by the Aragon road. Carlos III ordered it to be build in order to give Madrid a grandiose entrance in the form of triumphal arc. It has five arches and twelve columns to resemble to the Roman Capitol. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Botanic Garden Edit This jardin botanico detail jardin botanico detail photo by: dani Located nearby the Prado Museum, this is one of the oldest European Botanic gardens. Especially during spring, it’s a must to spend some time here when the plants from almost every climatic zone flower. There ist not much to see during autumn or winter, better try Retiro Park in this season. Entrance fee: 2€, 1€ reduced price. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza de Murillo 2 Viva Madrid! Edit This This night club is full of fun and exciting things to do and you will be puffed at the end of the night! Its awesome fun and a great place to meet new people. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo Duque de Fernan Nunez tel: 91 573 62 45 Basilica de San Francisco el Grande Edit This basilica de san francisco el grande basilica de san francisco el grande type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza de San Francisco tel: 91 365 38 00 Parque de Juan Carlos I Edit This Of special interest are also the gardens of Juan-Carlos because of their modern art. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] Palacio de Liria Edit This type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: Princesa 22 tel: 91 54 75 302 San Gines Church Edit This type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Arenal 13 tel: 91 366 48 75 The Corridor Houses Edit This These houses are the most characteristic examples of accommodation of Madrilenian worlkers in the 18th century. Meson de Paredes 79 and La Corrala at 12 Tribulete Str. are the most famous and the latter has been declared a National Monument. The buildings are set around a central patio, each containing one toilet per floor, one kitchen and two bedrooms. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Park El Capricho Edit This type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] addresss: Avenida de la Alameda de Osuna Mezquita Mosque Edit This type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Salvador de Madariaga 4 tel: 91 326 26 10 San Placido Church Edit This type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: San Roque 9 tel: 91 531 79 99 San Andres Church Edit This type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza de San Andres 1 tel: 91 365 48 71 Plaza De Torros Edit This Deafening cheers echo through the stadium as the Matador spears his foe. Jumping back from the deadly horns, he watches impassively as the Torros finally admits defeat, collapsing on his side with big huffing breaths. The sun is hot as it sinks down the horizon, warming the eager faces that surround the show. Friends laugh and toast each other with beers, while old men argue over who is the strongest, fastest bull fighter. The Plaza de Torros is one of the biggest attractions in Madrid. Signifying the national Spanish past time, it is a deadly, cruel show, that is more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Palacia de Jabba The Butt Edit This THIS PLACE IS EXCELLENT NOW GO THERE WITH ME TO A PLACE IN FRANCE type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] The Art Walk Edit This The art walk covers the three most famous Madrid museums the Prado, the Thyssen- Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofia Museum. The Prado is located at Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, Ph: +34 91 330 2800, www.museodelprado.es. Thyssen-Bornemisza is located at Prado 8, +34 91 369 01 51, www.museothyssen.org, e-mail mtb@museothyssen.org. Reina Sofia Museum is located at Calle Santa Isabel, 52, Ph: +34-91-774-10-00, www.museoreinasofia.es. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] San Nicolas de los Servitas Edit This San Nicolas de los Servitas is the oldest church in Madrid. The bell tower, built in the 12th century, is one of the oldest structures in Madrid. Inside the church you will find sculptures by Nicolas Busi and paintings by Pedro de Mena as well as exhibits, which detail Islamic history. San Nicolas de los Servitas is located at Plaza San Nicolas, Ph: 91-559-40-64. Admission is free. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91-559-40-64 openingHours: Mon. 8:30 a.m.- 1p.m.; Tues.-Sat. 9:00 a.m./9:30am and 6:30 p.m./8:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. address: Plaza San Nicolas ___________History Edit This felipe II by Sanchez Coello felipe II by Sanchez Coello The origins of the city dates back to the Paleolithic. Around 1000 B.C, Madrid was inhabited by Iberian tribes, mingling later with Celtics. In 218 B.C the Roman colonization began and the region of Madrid became a focal point of numerous Roman roads. After the decline of the Empire, in the fourth century Madrid became a Visigothic seat with capital in Toledo. In X-th century, the Arabs invaded Madrid. Since then, during the years of the Christian re-conquest Madrid changed hands on various occasions until it was finally liberated by King Alfonso VI in 1080. One of the most famous people from Spain is Mathew Joseph Vonderhaar. Many of the villagers around Madrid called him Vondi. Vondi was a very popular person until the summer of 1321. Mathew, or Vondi as everyone called him, turned into a notorious child molestor. Vondi would travel throughout Madrid luring small children into his car with candy. Vondi had a strange taste for mostly male children. He would constantly be accused of raping and killing innocent male children all over Madrid. Until one day he was caught, thrown in jail, and molested by a man named Jamaal. During the XV-th century, the city became the usual residence of the Royal family. In the XVI-th century, Madrid had about 17.000 inhabitants and it was then, that the King Felipe II moved the Royal Court and transformed Madrid into capital. During this period Madrid suffered a great architectural and cultural expansion, known as the Golden Age with writers as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, etc. In the XVII-th century Madrid became the most important city in Spain with the constructions of museums, gardens, etc. In the XIX-th century, the first uprising against Napoleon took place in the city and it was the origin of the War of Independence. In the twentieth century, excluding the years of the Civil War (1936-1939), Madrid became a large cosmopolitan city, having been named the European Cultural Capital in 1992. _____________Practical Information Edit This Practical advices Madrid is a safe place. However, as goes for most big cities, Madrid as well has areas that should be avoided late at night. The main problem for tourists are the pickpockets, most of them being active in the city centre near Puerta del Sol and Gran Via. The metro and the trains are guarded by private companies. When arriving at the airport look for the very helpful red tourist information. It is recommended to have a copy of your documents and tickets with you and to leave your documents in the hotel. Contributors January 07, 2006 change by tea-low [Add Practical address] Tourist Offices Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza Mayor 3 tel: 91 588 16 36 ___________Getting Around Edit This When you land at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), you have two budget-friendly options for transport to your Madrid hotel: you can take the bus to the city centre (€2.50) or you can take the metro. The bus is very quick and you'll arrive to Plaza de Colón in 20 min. The fastest way to travel into town is by Metro, which is one of the oldest in Europe . At around 175 km. length, it's very comfortable, clean, and safe. It runs from 6.00 a.m. till 1.30 a.m. It can be taken from MAD to any point of interest. www.madrid-mad.com You can also travel by bus and aervice is around the clock. After midnight, the night buses called Buhos start leaving from Plaza de Cibeles in all directions. Bus and metro tickets are the same. The cheapest and easiest way to move around is by buying a Metrobus card with 10 tickets. It costs €5.80 and it can be used by more than 1 person. A single ticket costs €1.00. You can also travel by the local trains Cercanias (check out http://www.renfe.es/empresa/cercanias/index.html) which has 4 main stations in town: Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Recoletos and Atocha. These trains are very useful for travel to historical cities and villages like El Escorial, Toledo, or to the mountains around Madrid (Sierra de Guadarrama). The crew is also very helpful with directions to places such as Cercedilla, Navacerrada, Cotos (the ski-centers), etc. The ticket from the center of Madrid to El Escorial is about €3.20 one way, it is about €6.40 one way to Toledo and it is about €3.20 to the mountain. You can also buy 10 travel cards, which will cost roughly 30% less. These tickets are valid for more than one person. Taxi: Taxi's should start with an initial charge of 1,65€, fare 1 is valid from 6h to 22h, only in the evenings, and on public holidays the fare is 2. There's an additional airport supplement charge of 4,20€. A Taxi from the airport to the city is around 20€, including the airport supplement. Contributors May 15, 2008 change by mcburton (1 point) October 21, 2005 change by elcaro January 07, 2006 change by tea-low [Add Local transport mode] Private Driver Chauffeur Car Services in Madrid Edit This Durign your stay in Madrid, you can have a private English-speaking chauffeur as your Madrid travel guide. The chaffeur will pick you up and drop you off at your Madrid Hotel, the airport or any location within city limits. Or you can customize your own chauffeur driven tour for a day. You can customize your tour to take you to Madrid activities and sights or from town to town around the Madrid area such as Toledo, Avila, Segovia, and El Escorial. This is a perfect choice for those seeking a stress free vacation while exploring Madrid. more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 986 22 13 99 url: www.euroadventures.net address: Madrid email: tours@euroadventures.net ___________Getting There Edit This You can visit Madrid just about anytime of the year as Madrid activities are plentiful year round, but the very best times to visit Madrid are in May and October when the weather is at it's best. Because Spain is a top tourist destination for foreigners and the number one tourist destination for Europeans, flights are plentiful and frequent. Major carriers from North America to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) include: Air Europa, American, Continental, Delta, Iberia, Spainair, and US Airways. For cheap flights between cities, Vueling (www.vueling.com) is a good bet as well as Air Europa and Spainair. Iberia may be a bit more expensive than most airlines within Spain as it is Spain's main domestic airline. From the UK, the top airlines to Madrid include: British Airways, Iberia, Monarch Airlines, Ryanair, and Spainair. _________Museums Edit This Here are a few, suggested museums in Madrid. Contributors March 11, 2005 change by giorgio [Add Museum] Museum of Ethnology Edit This The Museum of Ethnology houses the history of all the nations in the world. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Alfonso XII 68 The Prado Museum Edit This Probably one of the best museums with an incredible collection of paintings by Goya. The Museum houses the most important schools of painting from the 12th to the 19th century. The Spanish painting from 19th century can be seen at Cason del Buen Retiro. Open form 9.00 to 19.00, Sundays: 9-14. Mondays closed. http://museoprado.mcu.es (Paseo del Prado, Metro Banco de Espana) type: The Art Walk World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo del Prado tel: 91 420 36 63 Naval Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo del Prado 5 Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Edit This Don't think that the Prado is the only art museum in Madrid. The Thyssen is just as great, I think. They have a really great collection of paintings from the Middle Ages. The Museum houses the largest and best collection of pictures collected by Baron Hans Thyssen-Bornemisza from 13th century to the present days. Open from Tuesday to Sunday:10-19h. Mondays closed. http://www.museothyssen.org/indexi.htm type: The Art Walk World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo de Pradho 8,Villahermosa Palace tel: 91 420 39 44 Reina Sofia National Museum Edit This The Museum houses the most important collections of the 20th century Spanish and foreign art. Open 10-21, Sundays: 9-14.30, Tuesday closed. Although smaller than the Prado, the Reina Sofia's modern art collection is truly world-class and cannot be missed. Be sure to factor in extra time for Guernica, Picasso's masterful protest against fascist oppression. The painting can strike even the most art-jaded traveller like a smack in the face, leaving him mouth agape for 20 minutes or more, staring in wonder at man's beastly capabilities. type: The Art Walk World66 rating: [rate it] Archaeological Museum Edit This Famous with its historical and prehistoric collections. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Serrano 13, The Watch Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Gran Via 1 Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Edit This Marvellous museum with an extensive collection of over 700 Spanish and international paintings. Paseo del Prado, 8. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays closed. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo de Pradho 8,Villahermosa Palace tel: 91 420 39 44 Wax Museum Edit This In front of the final bus station of the bus coming from the Airport (Plaza Colon) you will see the Museo de Cera (the wax museum) http://www.museoceramadrid.es with its more than 400 important persons and its terror hall. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] America's Museum Edit This One of my favorite museums is the America's Museum (Museo de America), (Reyes Catolicos 6), in the area of Moncloa (the student area) and close to the 90th meters tower, from where you can see almost all the city. This Museum is dedicated to the pre-Columbian history. You can find Indian letters written with a rope or the Inca's gold collection. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Museum of Natural Sciences Edit This Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays and Holidays 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., Mondays closed. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo de la Castellan 84 Railway Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Paseo de las Delicias 61 The Museum of Madrid Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Principe de Vergara 140 ___________Tours and Excursions Edit This Madrid, Spain's capital, is a cosmopolitan city. Its position as a centre for economics, finance, administration and services combines the most modern infrastructure with an important cultural and artistic heritage, the legacy of centuries of fascinating history. ________Day Trips Edit This Valle de los Caidos Valle de los Caidos Haroula Spyropoulos One of the beauties of Madrid are its mountain resorts, located a mere 55 km away from the city. This is a lovely place for madrileños, looking to escape for the weekend or for a day to relax and detox from the noise of the big city. In the mountains, you will see the charm of the pine's forests, of the high-mountains lakes, of the beautiful paths and the cows grazing quietly without wondering about their crazy cousins. If you want to spend only one day in the mountains, recommended routes are: Camino Schmidt from Puerto de Navacerrada to Puerto de la Fuenfria; from Cercedilla to Puero de la Fuenfria, from Cotos to the big lake of Peñalara or to the lake Laguna de los Pajaros. In winter, the last route is not recommended, because there is a lot of ice. A mandatory day trip begins with visiting El Escorial, a pretty village which houses the official mausoleum of the Royal Family and the Palace of San Lorenzo. You should also visit the garden's palace: La Casita del Principe. Also near El Escorial is the majestic Valle de Los Caidos -- a monument to the victims of the Spanish Civil War and the spectacular grave of the former spanish dictator Francisco Franco. Contributors May 15, 2008 change by mcburton [Add Day Trip] Toledo Edit This Probably the best day trip around Madrid, worth expending at least a full day around this wonderful city, capital of Spain in the middle ages, with a huge legacy that you just cannot miss. World66 rating: [rate it] Aranjuez Edit This Aranjuez, this majestic village and Royal Site in the south of Madrid has one of the most beautiful palaces of Spain: El Palacio de Aranjuez, sorrounded by its numerous gardens like El Jardin del Principe and El Jardin del Palterre. It's a must! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Valle de los Caidos Edit This Located roughly 50 miles from Madrid and only 8 miles from El Escorial, Valle de Los Caidos is a massive monument to Franco's victory in the Spanish civil war, built at his order by Republican prisoners of war. Highlights include a pine forest, a 500 foot cross (accesible by elevator), and a Basilica, which holds the tombs of Franco and Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, and the bodies of 34,000 Spaniards who died during the civil war. Because Valle de Los Caidos is so close to El Escorial, combined guided tours are readily available. For more information about Valle de more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Valle de los Caidos tel: 91-890-5611 Cercedilla Edit This Go to the small and beautiful village by taking the Cercanias from one of the stations in Madrid like type: general World66 rating: [rate it] El Escorial Edit This Valle de los Caidos Valle de los Caidos photo by: Haroula Spyropoulos This is a wonderful attraction that suits many people who have different interests, and it's sure grab your attention. This is a place where you can go back in time to look upon the Spainsh kings. The statues are breathtaking; you won't believe your eyes! World66 rating: [rate it] La Pedriza Edit This This is a wonderful spot where you can enjoy original grantie sculptures. The way to reach this part of the mountain is by renting a car of taking the bus No 724 (every 30 min.) from the bus station in Plaza de Castilla. If you take the bus, you must get out in Manzanares el Real, a beautiful village with a famous castle, and then you must follow up the Manzanares river for about 3-4 km. You can also have a lunch and sleep in Giner de los Rios or in the nice and small village of Manzanares el Real. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Puerto de Navacerrada Edit This The ski-centre type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Parque de la Pedriza Edit This Parque de la Pedriza is the perfect place to lose yourself in a scenic hike -- which doesn’t even start until you pass over bridges, residential houses, and an old chapel before reaching the park information center. Here you can learn about the best trails and about local plant and animal life. Parque de la Pedriza is best reserved for a day trip so plan your schedule accordingly. To get there, take the 724 bus from Plaza de Castilla. If you’re driving, take M607 to Colmenar, then take M609 toward Soto de Real. Continue driving for a few miles then take more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91-853-9978 address: Park Information Center - Camino de la Pedriza, s/n, Manzanares el Real Monasterio de El Paular & Lozoya Valley Edit This At roughly 62 miles north of Madrid, Monasterio de El Paular & Lozoya Valley makes a perfect day or overnight trip if you’re interested in spending time in a serene atmosphere and visiting unique sights. Most visitors recommend driving here, as the road trip is as scenic as the destination. The drive includes a climb towards a 6,100-foot mountain pass, views of snowcapped mountains, churches, monasteries, pine trees, brooks, and more. Lozoya Valley features lush landscapes, campgrounds, walking paths, and romantic picnic areas. If you prefer not to camp, a great hotel to more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: Educacion Ambiental Puente del Perdo: 91-869-1757. ____________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Weekend Weekend Especially around Puerta del Sol, you'll find a high concentration of everything relating to food, drinking, entertainment and staying away from your hotels as long as possible. The nightlife is bustling and dazzling and there are plenty of options to spend the evening and night. Sit at a nice terrace over some exquisite tapas and wine. Go to one of the bars that have local live music performances or dance the night away in one of the groovy clubs. Don't go without visiting Huertas, Latina, Alonso Martínez, Chueca, Tribunal, Bilbao, Malasaña... Display all or display just: Casinos Clubs and dancing Dancing Pubs & Bars Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Arena Edit This Disco with trendy music and two dance floors. There are two session at this disco, the first for the very young, the second for the young. There are queues outside for both sessions, and we've never spotted anyone over 25 in any of the, Open: Friday and Saturday, first session: 19.00 23.00 / Second session: 24.00 - late. Nearest Metro station is Plaza de España. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Princesa 1 tel: 91 562 00 02 Velada Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Atocha 107 tel: 91 429 21 27 Week End Edit This Weekend Weekend Located in reach of the Metro station Sol you can check out this popular Gay disco with the latest music. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Pza. Callao 4 tel: 91 531 01 32 Cervecería Carlos Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: San Francisco de Sales 9 tel: 91 543 28 70 Fass Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Rodríguez Marín 84 tel: 91 563 60 83 Santa Bárbara Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Pza. Santa Bárbara 8 tel: 91 319 04 49 The Clan Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Bárbara de Braganza 8 tel: 91 310 48 21 Kapital Edit This Probably one of the best clubs in Madrid. There are 7 floors, each with different types of music. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Atocha 125 tel: 91 420 29 06 Palacio de Gaviria Edit This Well known place for its Thursday's Erasmus parties when you can be of the country of your choise... imposible to miss for any Erasmus or anyone willing to have fun (though there is a lot of competition in madrid centre! many places, many people and many options to enjoy and have fun!) type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Arenal 9 tel: 91 526 60 69 Bash Edit This The latest music in an old venue. type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Pza. Callao 4 tel: 91 531 01 32 Fortuny Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Fortuny 34 tel: 91 319 05 88 Casa Revuelta Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Latoneros 3 tel: 91 366 33 32 Pachá Edit This One of the trendiest places in Madrid. Admission: 2000 ptas, Drinks: 1800 ptas. Beer & pop: 800 ptas Open: 24.30 - 6.00h type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Barceló 11 tel: 91 447 01 28 Las Bravas Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Alvarez Gato 3 tel: 91 532 26 20 Jose Luis Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Serrano 89 tel: 91 563 09 58 Mesón de la Cerveza Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Cuchilleros 2 tel: 91 366 46 27 La Cruz Blanca Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Goya, 70 (esq. Alcalá) tel: 91 575 00 52 Monet Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Padre Damián 23 tel: 91 448 19 19 Rastatoo Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Lagasca 120 tel: 91 355 24 52 The Quiet Man Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Valverde, 44 tel: 91 523 46 89 La Taberna de los cien vinos Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Nuncio 17 tel: 91 365 47 04 Taberna del Alabardero Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Filipe V tel: 91 547 25 77 Casa Labra Edit This type: Pubs & Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Tetuan 12 tel: 91 532 14 05 marta Edit This Whatever style of music you’re looking for, it is played at this spot. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Jardines 3 tel: 91 532 64 90 ___________Things to do Edit This From dining at a top-notch restaurant in a Madrid hotel to exploring a world-class art museum or other Madrid activities, there are so many things to do in Madrid, you may want to stay an extra week or so to experience them all. Your Madrid travel guide is certainly a smart item to have on hand, but once you begin to stroll around the city, you will discover dozens of hidden gems and happening Madrid restaurants that the travel guides just don't have enough pages to cover! Continue reading to check out detailed listings of Madrid activities and things to do that will help you relax or burn off all of those cocido calories. Cocido is Madrid's most traditional dish. Contributors May 15, 2008 change by mcburton Display all or display just: Ballooning Cycling Golf Hiking Other Swimming general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Activity] Perfect walking, tapas and wine Tour Edit This I recommend the Old Restaurants in Madrid Tour, fantastic!!! Look for them by searching on Google for "Old Madrid" type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Ballooning Edit This Believe it or not, hot air ballooning over Madrid and the Segovia regions is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist activities in the city. Most balloon trips last around an hour and they typically take place on weekends. A great way to book an exciting hot air balloon ride is through Globos y Dirigibles Boreal. This tour company will organize the ride for you and your group and they will arrange to have you picked up if you do not have transportation to the departure location, which is usually outside of the city. type: Ballooning World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91-597-9453 url: www.globosboreal.com address: General Zabala, 21 Chamartin email: info@globosboreal.com Flamenco en Vivo Edit This Finally, I could recommend a spontaneous Flamenco en Vivo from Monday to Saturday from ten o’clock in the evening until the early morning. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/Caja Baja 34 tel: 91-365-5264. Golf Olivar de la Hinojosa Edit This Golf lovers will have no problems finding a suitable golf course near Madrid. The city offers easy access to roughly 11 courses for varying skill sets and levels. Golf Olivar de la Hinojosa ( www.golfolivar.com) is a popular 18-hole public course just outside of town in Campo de las Naciones and the 18-hole La Herreria Club is also open to the public and features views of the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial. For more information about La Herreria Club, visit the official website at www.golflaherreria.com. type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91-721-1889 url: www.golfolivar.com address: Avda de Dublin, s/n Campo de las naciones email: go@golfolivar.com Enocircuit Edit This Personalized and special Wine Tastings Sesions in a modern loft in Madrid city. Please email us to book in advance. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 627 09 84 94 url: www.enocircuit.com address: Albadalejo 4 Loft 26 email: info@enocircuit.com Casa de Campo Edit This If you're the adventurous type, you might want to try taking a bike ride during your stay in Madrid. While this is not a popular activity in the city due to the congested streets and a good number of reckless drivers, you can rent a bike and head to a park/biking area such as Casa de Campo -- where it's safe. To get there on the subway -- yes you can take your bike on the subway (first car only) -- simply get off at the Casa de Campo subway stop and check out the map that will direct you to where the bike path begins. You can opt for a guided Bravo Bike tour or rent a more.. type: Cycling World66 rating: [rate it] Soccer Edit This Whether you call it Soccer or Futbol, this amped up activity is still Spain’s number one sport. You simply cannot leave Madrid without seeing at least one Futbol game. And lucky for you Madrid has a whopping three teams to choose from! For tickets to Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano or Real Madrid games, you can purchase tickets in advance by calling the stadium or you can purchase them at the stadium – but be prepared to wait in line. Atletico Madrid plays at Estadio Vicente Calderon (91-366-4707, Rayo Vallecano plays at Estadio more.. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 91-398-4300 address: Avenida Concha Espina 1 email: realmadrid@club.realmadrid.com Running in Retiro Park Edit This Retiro Park – Retiro Park is a good place for running. There is a path around the park and several others that will take you on a scenic run through gardens and under trees. Located behind the Prado Museum (Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23), Retiro Park also happens to be one of the nicest and most popular parks in Madrid. Highlights include: a Victorian greenhouse, Crystal Palace, and a small swan filled man-made lake. Rent a rowboat to explore the surroundings or for a panoramic view of Madrid take the elevator to the bar on the 26th floor of the Edificio de Espana, more.. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] address: Prado Museum - Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23 Parque de la Pedriza Edit This Parque de la Pedriza is the perfect place to lose yourself in a lscenic hike -- which doesn’t even start until you pass over bridges, residential houses, and an old chapel before reaching the park information center. Here you can learn about the best trails and about local plant and animal life. Parque de la Pedriza is best reserved for a day trip so plan your schedule accordingly. To get there, take the 724 bus from Plaza de Castilla. If you’re driving, take M607 to Colmenar, then take M609 toward Soto de Real. Continue driving for a few miles then take the detour to more.. type: Hiking World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91-853-9978 address: Camino de la Pedriza, s/n, Manzanares el Real Instalacion Deportiva Municipal Casa de Campo Edit This If you’re visiting Madrid during the scorching hot summer months when temperatures can reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, you might want to take a quick dip in a pool. Most public pools only cost a few dollars for unlimited access. One of the biggest and most popular Madrid swimming pools is the Instalacion Deportiva Municipal Casa de Campo. In addition to a comfortable swimming pool that will definitely cool you off, the facility also features a tasty restaurant—and yes, it’s in the shade! Instalacion Deportiva Municipal Casa de Campo is located at Avenida Angel s/n and more.. type: Swimming World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34-91-459-9871 address: Avenida Angel s/n |
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La città di Madrid è la capitale della Spagna. Gli abitanti sono chiamati madrileni (madrileños in spagnolo). Situata nell'altipiano della Meseta, è una delle capitali più alte d'Europa, trovandosi a 667 metri di altitudine (Andorra la Vella, capitale d'Andorra è sita più in alto, a 1.070m d'altitudine).
[modifica] PosizioneCostruita sul luogo dove sorgeva una fortezza araba chiamata Magerit (al-Maǧrīṭ - المجريط), fu scelta come capitale, sostituendo Toledo nel 1561, da Filippo II. Dal 1601 al 1606, la capitale fu trasferita temporaneamente a Valladolid. Oltre ad essere capitale della Spagna, Madrid è anche capoluogo della provincia e della regione omonime.
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Popolazione di Madrid (1900-2005)
La popolazione di Madrid ha subito un brusco aumento da quando la città è diventata capitale della Spagna. Questo aumento è stato particolarmente significativo durante il XX secolo, a causa della grande quantità di immigrati, sia nazionali che esteri, che si sono riversati in città. A partire dagli anni settanta, la città di Madrid ha cominciato a perdere popolazione, tendenza che si è invertita all'inizio del XXI secolo grazie al forte aumento dell'immigrazione. Secondo l'Istituto di statistica spagnolo nel 2004 Madrid aveva 3.099.834 abitanti, con un aumento di 161.111 unità rispetto all'ultimo censimento nazionale tenutosi nel 2001.
[modifica] Divisione amministrativaMadrid è divisa amministrativamente in 21 distretti, che a loro volta sono divisi in barrios:
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Clima di Madrid (Retiro)
Clima di Madrid (Aeroporto di Barajas)
Il clima di Madrid è mediterraneo di tipo continentale ed è molto influenzato dalle condizione urbane. Gli inverni sono freschi, con temperature spesso inferiori agli 8°, e con gelate notturne e nevicate occasionali. Le estati sono molto calde con temperature medie che superano i 24° a luglio ed agosto, con massime che spesso arrivano fino a 35°.
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Piazza di Castilla.
La città ha conosciuto un grande sviluppo economico da quando fu scelta come capitale del regno, alla funzione amministrativa che svolse da quel periodo, accentuata dal carattere centralista del governo dei Borboni, si unì un grande sviluppo industriale a partire dalla metà del XX secolo, soprattutto nei settori chimico e metallurgico e altri settori connessi con i consumi urbani di tecnologie avanzate, come la meccanica di precisione, l'elettronica e la chimica farmaceutica. Negli ultimi anni alle tradizionali attività amministrative e finanziarie si sono unite altre attività legate al turismo, alla cultura ed al divertimento, il culmine di questo processo si è avuto nel 1992 con la nomina di Madrid come capitale europea della cultura.
[modifica] La regione di MadridPer quel che riguarda la regione, Madrid è una delle 17 regioni autonome della Spagna. È situata al centro della penisola iberica, altre località importanti sono Alcalá de Henares, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, e Aranjuez. La regione occupa un territorio di 8.028 km² ed ha 5.423.384 abitanti (censimento del 2001).
[modifica] Luoghi d'interesseTra i luoghi da visitare ricordiamo, il Museo del Prado, il museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, il Centro di arte della regina Sofía (dove si trova il famoso Guernica di Pablo Picasso), il Palacio Real, la Puerta del Sol in cui è situata la placca del chilometro zero (utilizzata per il calcolo delle distanze nello Stato spagnolo) ed in cui i madrileni si riuniscono ogni fine anno per aspettare il nuovo anno mangiando un chicco di uva per ognuno dei dodici rintocchi della mezzanotte, la vicina "Plaza Mayor" (in cui tutti i fine settimana si svolge il mercatino numismatico e, nel periodo natalizio, quello dei presepi), il Parco del Retiro, e nelle vicinanze il monastero e il palazzo del Escorial, Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos e le città di Toledo, Segovia, Ávila e Aranjuez. Da segnalare, soprattutto ai turisti italiani, la piccola chiesa dedicata a San Nicola di Bari, nei pressi di Plaza Mayor.
La facciata del
Museo del Prado.
Il nucleo urbano originario situato all'interno delle antiche mura non subì modificazioni significative fino alla metà dell'800, periodo nel quale si demolirono case e conventi per creare nuove strade e piazze. All'inizio del 1900 la città conservava comunque ancora buona parte dell'aspetto della vecchia città. Nei primi 30 anni del XX secolo la popolazione quasi raddoppiò sfiorando il milione di abitanti. L'espansione della città fece sì che fossero inglobati alcuni paesi situati lungo le vie di comunicazione principali, fino a quel momento separati dalla capitale: verso sud Carabanchel, verso nord Chamartin, verso Valencia Vallecas, verso Zaragoza Vicalvaro e Canillas, e verso Burgos Fuencarral. Nuovi sobborghi come Ventas, Tetuan o il Carmen
accolsero il ceto proletario proveniente dalla campagna, mentre nei
quartieri ottenuti nel centro con gli allargamenti e le demolizioni si
installava la borghesia. Nello stesso periodo si aprì la Gran Via
allo scopo di decongestionare il centro storico e nel
1919 si
inuagurò la metropolitana.
Il Palacio de Comunicaciones.
La guerra civile recò molti danni alla città, specialmente nella zona di nord-est, successivamente la città si ingrandì ulteriormente annettendo altri municipi, passando dai 66 km² ai 607 km² attuali. Nel 1963 il piano regolatore metropolitano diede inizio all'opera di decentramento, creando nuovi municipi metropolitani quali Alcorcón, Alcobendas, Coslada, Getafe, Leganés, San Sebastián de los Reyes e San Fernando de Henares. Un nuovo piano regolatore nel 1985 ha continuato nell'opera di decentramento proponendo anche il recupero del fiume che attraversa la città, il Manzanarre. Negli ultimi anni la popolazione è in diminuzione a causa soprattutto dell'aumento dei prezzi delle case. Madrid è servito dall'aeroporto internazionale di Barajas e, nonostante abbia una popolazione di circa 3 milioni di abitanti, ha una delle più sviluppate reti di metropolitana del mondo, con dodici linee.
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Palacio Real
Vi sono numerosi palazzi e grattacieli del XX secolo, specialmente nel distretto finanziario:
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[modifica] Zone commercialiA causa dei numerosi luoghi di interesse storico, tutta la città offre infinite possibilità commerciali. Nonostante ciò esistono zone molto speciali, riservate a marchi facoltosi come le vie Preciados/Carmen e Serrano/Goya.
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[modifica] Vita notturnaMadrid è particolarmente conosciuta per la sua vita notturna, o movida madrileña (per la quale si adoperò molto il defunto alcalde Galván), e per le sue discoteche, che sono fiorite ovunque dopo la morte di Francisco Franco. Fino in epoche recenti, non era cosa troppo strana per i madrileños ballare tutta la notte, fare colazione con chocolate y churros, tornare a casa, farsi una doccia ed andare al lavoro. Una delle zone più vitali della città notturna si incontra nel "Barrio de las Letras", in pieno centro, intorno alla piazza di Santa Ana e le vie Huertas e Echegaray. Altre zone di interesse sono il quartiere Malasaña, con un pubblico alternativo di giovani, il quartiere Lavapiés, una zona multietnica, dove si suona musica fino all'alba. Infine è da visitare il quartiere di Chueca con numerosi bar a tematica omosessuale.
[modifica] TrasportiLa città ha una delle metropolitane più grandi ed estese del mondo. Attualmente la Metropolitana di Madrid (Metro de Madrid) è la seconda rete metropolitana dell'Europa occidentale e la sesta al mondo. Esiste una rete di autobus urbani, gestita dall'Empresa Municipal de Transportes, con più di 1900 veicoli nel maggio 2005. Molti madrileni della periferia utilizzano i servizi ferroviari di superficie e gli autobus per giungere in città e poter poi utilizzare la metropolitana. La compagnia pubblica di trasporti ferroviari (Renfe) opera in quasi tutte le linee di treni spagnoli. Le stazioni più importanti di Madrid sono la Stazione di Atocha e la Stazione di Chamartín. È in progetto per questa decade (2001-2010) l'ampliamento delle linee dell'alta velocità (AVE, Alta Velocidad Española) con il fine di diminuire a massimo 4 ore il tempo necessario per raggiungere Madrid dalle altre più impotanti città della Spagna. Infine, l'Aeroporto internazionale di Madrid-Barajas vede passare nei suoi 3 terminal più di 40 milioni di passeggeri l'anno, con un incremento annuale di circa il 15%. Inoltre è prevista la costruzione di un quarto terminal.
[modifica] Educazione e culturaLa Comunità di Madrid è sede di sei università pubbliche. Di queste, quattro hanno facoltà nell'area metropolitana della città:
A Madrid vi sono anche numerosi musei ma i più famosi e conosciuti in tutto il mondo sono:
Altre luoghi importanti sono:
[modifica] SportLo sport più praticato e seguito a Madrid, così come nel resto della Spagna, è il calcio. Le due squadre più importanti della città sono il Real Madrid e l'Atlético de Madrid; meno conosciuto e modesto è il Rayo Vallecano. Nella stagione calcistica 2005-2006 il Real Madrid e l'Atlético de Madrid sono le due squadre madrilene della Prima Divisione del Campionato di calcio spagnolo (liga). In seconda divisione gioca invece il Real Madrid Castilla. Molto popolare è anche la pallacanestro. Le due squadre più rappresentative della città , entrambe nella liga ACB, sono il Real Madrid e l'Estudiantes. Il Giro di Spagna di ciclismo (Vuelta Ciclista a España) quasi sempre termina a Madrid, sia perché è la capitale, sia per tradizione. In atletica, la competizione più importante è chiamata denominata San Silvestre Vallecana, una maratona che si celebra ogni 31 di dicembre.
[modifica] Candidatura olimpicaMadrid è stata candidata per organizzare i giochi olimpici della XXX Olimpiade dell'Era Moderna nel 2012. Questa candidatura fu promossa dal sindaco José María Álvarez del Manzano e si è sviluppata grazie al suo successore, Alberto Ruiz Gallardón. Il Comitato Olimpico Internazionale, il 18 maggio 2004, ha selezionato nella città svizzera di Losanna le cinque città candidate ufficialmente all'organizzazione dei Giochi Olimpici del 2012 (oltre Madrid anche Mosca, Londra, Parigi e New York). Il 6 luglio del 2005, il Comitato Olimpico Internazionale ha scelto definitivamente la città organizzatrice, ed i giochi sono stati dati a Londra. Madrid si è classificata terza. Il comitato organizzatore olimpico di Madrid ha annunciato che sta pensando di candidare la città per le successive edizioni dei giochi, nel 2016 e nel 2020. Esiste un movimento minoritario di opposizione alla candidatura olimpica.
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[modifica] GastronomiaI piatti più famosi della cucina madrilena sono:
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http://www.world66.com *********************The content is published under a creative commons licence : http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0/ ). ________Madrid Barajas International Airport Address Madrid Barajas Airport, 28042 Madrid, Spain localizzato a 13 chilometri dalla città, a Nord est da Madrid Codice del Paese 34 Airport code MAD Telephone 913 936 000 or 913 058 345/342 or 902 353 570 Fax 91 393 6204 Email clientesmad@aena.es Website www.aena.es _______________________Tourist Information Oficina Municipal de Turismo Plaza Mayor 3 Numero di Telefono: (91) 588 1636 or (91) 366 5477. Numero di Fax (91) 588 2930. Orario d'Apertura: Monday–Saturday 1000 hrs–2000 hrs, Sunday 1000 hrs–1500 hrs. :::::::::::::: Museo del Prado (Prado Museum) Paseo del Prado Telephone number: (91) 330 2800. Fax number: (91) 330 2856. Transport: Metro Atocha or Banco de España; bus 9, 10, 14, 27, 34, 37 or 45. Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 0900 hrs–1900 hrs. Entrata: €3.01 Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Palacio de Villahermosa, Paseo del Prado 8 Telephone number: (91) 369 0151. Fax number: (91) 420 2780. Trasporti: Metro Banco de España; bus 9, 10, 14, 27, 34, 37 or 45. Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 1000 hrs–1900 hrs Entrata: €4.81 Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía Calle Santa Isabel 52 Telephone number: (91) 467 5062. Fax number: (91) 467 3163. Entrata: €3.01 Palacio Real/Palazzo Reale Plaza de Oriente and Calle Bailén Telephone number: (91) 542 0059. Transport: Metro Opera; bus 3, 25, 39 or 148. Entrata: €6 Plaza Mayor Plaza Mayor Trasporti: Metro Sol, any bus route to Sol.
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