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Plaza de la Paja
Historical Madrid
Calle Redondilla (bottom of the square to the left) has maybe the oldest standing building in Madrid at Number 10 - it's from the 15th century,
by
Andrea
Roberts
Casa Lope de Vega
The Bard of Madrid's house
"Casa Lope de Vega" Madrid is the house where Spain's most famous playwright ever spent the last part of his life. Great museum to appreciate his genius.
by
Andrea
Roberts
CaixaForum Madrid
Beautiful art space
"CaixaForum Madrid" is a good alternative to the nearby, more touristy Prado and Reina Sofia. It's beautiful, cool and quite small if you have limited time
by
Andrea
Roberts
Museo Geominero
A Madrid gem
"Museo Geominero" Madrid is quite the hidden gem. Even locals don't know about it, and its collections of things unearthed is astonishing. It's also free!
by
Andrea
Roberts
Mercado de la Paz
Madrid Market à la mode
"Mercado de la Paz" is a fabulous market in Madrid, a hidden treasure right in heart of the 'golden mile'. Here you'll find the best tortilla in town...
by
Andrea
Roberts
Fallen Angel Fountain
Madrid’s satanic statue
The "Fallen Angel Fountain" in Madrid is a beautiful bronze statue of Lucifer. Spookily, this fountain stands exactly 666m above sea level...
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Andrea
Roberts
El Winnie (Xiongzai)
Cheap authentic Chinese
"El Winnie", as it has been baptised by locals (guess why!), is one of Madrid's most authentic Chinese restaurants. My favourite dish? The cold noodles...
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Andrea
Roberts
Fundación Juan March
Free culture in Madrid
"Fundación Juan March" in Madrid is one of those place I can't believe took me so long to discover. It's got interesting exhibitions and concerts...
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Andrea
Roberts
Espacio Fundación Telefónica
Vintage skyscraper
"Espacio Fundación Telefónica" is one of the places that make me happy to live in Madrid. Completed in 1929, it was Europe's first skyscraper...
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Andrea
Roberts
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