Green Space in the City
by acemj
One nice thing about Madrid is that if you look hard enough, you'll find many public squares, benches and above all green spaces like this one at the southern end of the Parque del Retiro. If you go deeper into the park, you almost feel like you're walking through the countryside. I went to the park one afternoon, intending to just pop in and snap a few pictures, but I ended up enjoying the freedom from noise and car exhausts so much that I spent a couple hours just strolling around.
Ruben
by Sharrie
I was so happy to find RUBEN's painting here. RUBEN is one of my favorite painter & pictured is the THREE GRACES (c. 1639) which was part of his personal collection. The 3 women dancing in a ring - The Graces - are representing Love, Joy & Revelry.
Rather good weather...
by SirRichard
Here is an approximate resume:
- Summer: reeeeally hot, about 38°C in august, dry heat.
- Autumn: mild weather, around 15°C, not very rainy.
- Winter: "cold" (almost never below 0°C). It may snow, but just 1 or 2 days.
- Spring: mild, hot sometimes, dry usually.
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre (Open-Air Museum)
by Redang
The official name is Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de la Castellana (Castellana Open-Air Sculpture Museum), and it can be of interest for the sculpture lovers. It is not in the city centre, but quite close to Plaza de Colón. Maybe you happend to be nearby and want to have a look.
The project dates back to 1.971, and it was inaugurated in 1.979, and this Museum gathers works of up to 18 artists such as Eduardo Chillida or Joan Miró.
* Address
Paseo de la Castellana, 40 (just under the bridge that links calle de Juan Bravo and Paseo de Eduardo Dato)
28046 Madrid
Fax: (+34) 91 701 16 86
* How to get there
Metro: Rubén Darío (line 5)
Bus: 5, 7, 9, 14, 19, 27, 45, 147 and 150
PS: Don't forget to visit the other side of the Paseo de la Castellana, there are more sculptures.
Clubbing to House Music/ Bailar a House en Madrid
by joel_europa about Clubs
English:
I enjoyed the clubs in Madrid, especially Sala Divino. I danced to some local Djs that were spinning some great “House music.” It was deep, with hints of soul coming through the speakers. I was as if James Brown or Nina Simone were behind the speakers waiting for the queuesto perform every now and then. I enjoyed dancing into the early morning, and I know I will go out clubbing again when I return to Madrid.
Spanish:
Me encanto los clubes en Madrid, especialmente Sala Divino. Bailé a algúnos Djs que estaban tocando "música de House." Era profunda, con las indirectas del alma viniendo a través de los altavoces. Era como si el James Brown o Nina Simone de estuviera detrás de los altavoces y esperaban el queuesto para cantar. Me guste bailando hasta la mañana temprana, y sé que voy a salir para los clubes otra vez cuando vuelvo a Madrid. Your dancing shoes.
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Prelude to the insanity...
? Near the Prado
Prado museum.
Cecile getting ready to snatch a few pics!
