Look Homeward, Angel
by latmedia
Having lived in Madrid from '77-'78, I had to make my pilgrimage yet again. I was there in 2000, but I had the opportunity to go a few weeks ago, on my way back from Mallorca, so I did.
I found the city more provincial than Barcelona, but lovely just the same. I walked the streets of my old haunts and found much changed and much the same. There is a level of sophistication in Madrid that really didnt exist in the 70's, but is quite evident know. The Serrano district is very much like the Upper East Side of NYC and Chueca is now known as the gay friendly area of the city. Nevertheless, I still find the architecture and ambience of the city beautiful and it truly was like going back home for a while. Just smelling Agua Brava, Ducados and hearing motos.
MADRID DE LOS AUSTRIAS
by Chus69
This part of Madrid is very beautiful to visit during day-light, because of the buildings: from Royal Palace to Puerta de Toledo you can take a walk of about 20 minutes and afterwords you can take Toledo Street which takes you again to the heart of the city.
The picture was taken at Debod Temple and you can see Royal Palace and Almudena's Cathedral, just behind me.
The picture was taken at Debod Temple and you can see Royal Palace and Almudena's Cathedral, just behind me.
Corrida (bull fight)
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by shellseeker
Corrida (bull fight)
This might be Spain’s most famous and also most intensely discussed tradition. I don’t want to go in deep about the pro and cons of the bull fight. It is definetly something you shouldn’t miss when you are in Madrid and not to weak-hearted.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
by Redang
The National Museum of Anthropology was opened on 29 April 1.875 by King Alfonso XI.
The objects show material culture of different people from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania.
* Address: Calle Alfonso XII, 68/Pº. Infanta Isabel, 11
28014 Madrid
- Fax: (+34) 91 467 70 98
* How to get there:
- Metro: Atocha or Atocha Renfe (line 1).
- Bus: 6, 10, 14, 19, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37, 39 45, 57, 85, 150 and Circula.
- Train: Atocha
It's opposite Atocha Railway Station and close to Parque de El Retiro, Museo Reina Sofía and Botanical Garden; therefore, not far from Museo del Prado.
VOLTA CAFE
by burkedennings about Volta Cafe
Nice cafe with outstanding decoration that reminds of a David Lynch dream.
Perfect place for a cup of tea with a piece of cheesecake or a gin&tonic.
Opens from 1800 to 0300 everyday.
Great music in a wide variety of styles from jazz to indie.
Prices are ok. People working there are very friendly and speak english if required. Located in the city center you can reach it by metro stop 'Alonso Martinez' or 'Chueca'.
Gay friendly, all kinds of people congregate. Absolutly NO dress code!!
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Museo de Cera, Madrid
Mark and I in Casa Lucio
My sister in front of the restaurant
Palacio de Comunicaciones in Madrid, Spain
