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56 incredible things to do in Madrid
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Madrid with kids
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Free things to do
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This week and beyond in Madrid

Roger Waters
Roger Waters, uno de los fundadores y miembros principales de la legendaria banda británica Pink Floyd, visita Madrid como parte...


Eros Ramazzotti
Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti returns to Spain as part of his Perfecto World Tour. Musical directors of this new show are Luca Scarpa and Claudio Guidetti,...

Maroon 5
American band Maroon 5, fronted by tattooed megastar Adam Levine, who's also been a judge on 'The Voice' and dabbled in acting so that we nearly forgot he...
Culture in the capital

Matadero Madrid
Located in the city’s former municipal slaughterhouse, this complex of 48 buildings is now a multifunctional space dedicated to art and contemporary culture....

Museo del Prado
Housed in a gigantic neo-classical building begun by Juan de Villanueva for King Charles III in 1785, the Prado is Madrid's best-known attraction. Charles...

CaixaForum
This cultural centre managed by La Caixa savings bank is located in Madrid’s Art Triangle, very near to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa, the...

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa
This is a must for art fans and an essential part of Madrid's Art Triangle, together with the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. Occupying an immense,...
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El Mercado de la Reina
Very centrally located and open year-round from morning until the second drink of the night, this huge space (with a terrace in the square out the back where...

La Posada del Chaflán
Chef Juan Pablo Felipe, a well known man in the industry, designs functional, tasty and proven creations in his open plan kitchen. To this interesting...

Hotel Posada del Dragón
This boutique hotel is located in Madrid’s La Latina district, an area known for its tapas bars. It offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and a...

VP Jardn Metropolitano
Located next to Cuatro Caminos Square, this hotel’s interior is decorated with plants and palm trees. Its restaurant features Continental breakfast to be...
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