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1. aCademiC information Learn Spanish. Information Point

Cervantes Institute Public Universities

The Professional Association of Spanish Schools of Madrid (AEEEM)and the Spanish Federation of Associations of Spanish Schools for

Foreigners (FEDELE). Centres Accredited by the Cervantes Institute. Libraries

2. praCtiCaL information Documentation requirements

Where to sleep: student residencies, hotels and hostelsthat are members of the AEHM and AEHCAM associations

Where to eat Book stores

Where to go shopping How to get around Madrid. City transport

3. must-sees What not to miss out on.

Monuments dedicated to the Spanish language.The Madrid of Cervantes:

Spanish Royal Academy of Language National Library

Ateneo Circle of Fine Arts

Lope de Vega House & Museum Barrio de las letras or Writers Quarter

Monument dedicated to Cervantes

Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso Convent Former printing house of Juan de la Cuesta

4. LiterarY Cafes

5. not-to-Be-missed museumsand maJor CuLturaL Centres

6. Leisure aCtiVities and free time

7. WorLd heritage Cities

8. usefuL information

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Learn spanish.information point

The Tourist Board, under the auspices ofMadrid City Hall has launched its LearnSpanish Information Point at the ColonTourism Centre. Its main aim is to assist andoffer advice to students who have chosento study Spanish in Madrid, supplying theminformation that has been put together byMadrid City Hall itself with this particular

type of visitor in mind. They also organizeguided tours to places associated with theSpanish language, as well as seminars,

round-table conferences and other kindsof cultural and educational activities.

iColn Tourism CentrehPlaza de Coln, s/nfColnb(+34) 91 588 16 36+ if www.mari.cm

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CerVantes institute

A Spanish state-operated institution

created to promote the teaching of theSpanish language and propagate theSpanish culture.

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The Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Lan-guage (DELE) is an official qualificationaccrediting levels of competence andcommand of the Spanish language thatare issued by the Cervantes Institute onbehalf of the Spanish Ministry of Educa-

tion and Science.

The following certification levels are pres-ently available:

The Diploma in Spanish (Lvl a1-)attests to a student having acquired suf-

ficient linguistic ability to understand andemploy commonly used expressions any-where in the Spanish-speaking world that

satisfy the situation-specific needs.The Diploma in Spanish (Lvl B1-b-) attests to a student having acquiredsufficient linguistic ability to understandand respond in an appropriate manner tocommon day-to-day situations as well asexpressing basic wishes and needs.

The Diploma in Spanish (Lvl B2--) attests to a student having ac-quired sufficient linguistic ability to get by

in common day-to-day situations undernormal communication circumstances thatdo not require a specialized vocabulary.

The Diploma in Spanish (Lvl C2-ccy) attests to a student hav-ing acquired sufficient linguistic abilityfor getting by in situations that require aspecialized vocabulary and knowledge ofcultural customs that require the use ofsaid vocabulary.

Exams are held three times a year: in May,August and November.

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The Virtual Classroom for Spanish is avirtual learning environment that offerscourses for learning Spanish on the Inter-net. There are three varieties of course:attendance, semi-attendance and dis-

tance learning.In numerous centres that teach Spanisharound the world, the Virtual Classroomfor Spanish is used as a complementarytool to class work, while with semi-at-tendance and distance learning classes,students of Spanish can study certainmodules before coming to Spain or be-fore continuing their Spanish studies.

iCervantes InstitutehAca, 49fBAnCo de esPAAb(+34) 91 436 76 00+ if www.crvat.

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puBLiC uniVersities

A large percentage of visiting students

come to Madrid to study Spanish inspecial courses that are put on by thelanguage Faculties from Madrids univer-sities. For this reason, the different univer-sity institutions (public and private) offerthese students academic support, thesame they would receive if they were afull-time student.

Below is a list of the institutions whereyou can study Spanish along with theircontact details.

iMadrid Complutense Universityhscrtariat f th Cmput Ctr

fr lari spaih (CCee). Facut flaua. Buii A. Ciua Uivritaria

+ if www.ucm./if/cxtra/Ix.htm

iGeneral Foundation of the AutonomousUniversity of Madrid

hCiua Uivritaria Catbac+ if http://wa.f.uam./

iRey Juan Carlos UniversityhVicvar Campu+ if www.urjc.

iMadrid Carlos III UniversityhFra lzar laua Ctr Carrtr.

Fra R stut Ric+ if: www.uc3m./

iAlcal UniversityhAcaiua - Uivria Aca

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priVate Centres

In addition to university education, Ma-

drid offers a number of private centresthat teach Spanish and offer Spanishclasses for all types of students and forall the different language levels through-out the year. Below is a list of thosecentres affiliated with the ProfessionalAssociation of Spanish Schools of Ma-drid that are quality accredited by theCervantes Institute and that are in turnmembers of the Spanish Federation ofAssociations of Spanish Schools for For-eigners (FEDELE).

iSpanish Federation of Associations ofSpanish Schools for Foreigners (Fedele)

hZurba, 8.b902 36 80 10+ if www.fpai.cm

memBer sChooLs of theprofessionaL assoCiationof spanish sChooLs of madrid

(aeeem)iAcademia Madrid PlushAra, 21, 6 dfsol / PeRAb(+34) 91 548 11 16aif@maripu.+if www.maripu.

iDon Quijote Madridhduu liria, 6fVenTURA RodRgUeZ / PlAZA de esPAAb(+34) 91 360 41 33@ [email protected]+info www.donquijote.org

iEnforex MadridhBataar graci, 4fsAn BeRnARdo / ARgellesb(+34) 91 594 37 76@ [email protected]+if www.frx.cm

iEstudio Samperehlaaca, 16

fReTIRo / seRRAnob(+34) 91 431 43 66aampr@ampr.+if www.ampr.

iEscuela InternacionalhTaamaca, 10, 1. Aca Harb(+34) 91 883 12 [email protected]+if www.cuai.cm

iEurekahAra, 26, 3fPeRA / solb(+34) 91 548 86 [email protected]+if www.urkamari.cm

iInhispaniahMtra, 10-12fsolb(+34) 91 521 22 [email protected]+if www.ihipaia.cm

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iInternational House Madridh

Zurba, 8fAlonso MARTneZ / Colnb(+34) 91 319 72 [email protected]+if www.ihmari.cm

iOise Madridhor, 81fCUZCob(+34) 91 571 04 [email protected]+if www.i.cm

iParaninfohPrica, 70, 1 iz.fARgelles / MonCloAb(+34) 91 543 31 [email protected]+if www.paraif.cm

iTndem, Escuela InternacionalhMaru Cuba, 8fBAnCo de esPAAb(+34) 91 532 27 [email protected]+if www.tam-mari.cm

other Centres in madrid

aCCredited BY theCerVantes institute

The Centres Accredited by the CervantesInstitute (the name given to members ofthe Associated Centre Network in Spain)are both private and public Spanish Lan-guage centres that have successfully metthe requirements of the Cervantes Insti-tute Quality Certification System, both forteaching the Spanish language, and forthe complementary services they offer.

iClub de EspaolhMt euiza, 26-28fAlonso MARTneZ / Colnb(+34) 319 10 [email protected]+if www.cub--pa.cm

iKings TraininghPab Ruiz Pica, /

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sAnTIAgo BeRnABUb(+34) 91 431 00 [email protected]+if www.kitraii.cm


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referenCe LiBrariesWith studY faCiLities

There are a large number of public andprivate centres in Madrid that offer freeaccess for both Spanish and foreignstudents so that they can consult theirSpanish language and Spanish literaturecollections. Most of these libraries requireprior membership but it is a relatively sim-ple process. Here are some examples:

iNational Library of SpainhPa Rct, 20-22fColnb(+34) 91 580 78 23 / 05+if www.b.With a library card you can consult the li-brary catalogue and periodicals publishedin Spain since 1931 up to the present day.To consult earlier works, you will need toapply for a researchers library card.

iAteneo LibraryhPra, 21fAnTn MARTn / solb

(+34) 91 429 17 50+if www.atmari.cmUsers must have a justified reason forconsulting the collection. Non-memberscan request a three-day pass to carry outtheir research.

iMunicipal Newspaper LibraryhC duu, 9-11fPlAZA de esPAA / VenTURA RodRgUeZ

b(+34) 91 588 57 72 / 91 513 31 64+if www.muimari.To consult the institutions comprehen-sive collection, you will need to request atemporary pass, upon prior submission ofpassport or other identification.

iPrado-Casn del Buen RetiroMuseum Library

hAf XII, 28fAToCHA / BAnCo de esPAAb(+34) 91 330 28 28 / 20 09

+if www.mupra.Anyone, upon presentation of their iden-tification can consult the comprehensivecatalogue of books on art that the centrehas amassed.

iReina Sofa National Art Centrehsata Iab, 52 (etraa ipit

pr Ra Atcha)fAToCHA / AToCHA RenFeb(+34) 91 774 10 00

+if www.muriafia.There is a free access policy in place uponprior presentation of official I.D. A compre-hensive catalogue of books on art as wellas a silent area, featuring the very latest inarchitectural marvels (work of Jean Nou-vel). In simple terms made for studying.

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iFaculty of Languages(Madrid Complutense University)

hCiua Uivritaria

fCIUdAd UnIVeRsITARIAb(+34) 91 394 53 45+if www.ucm.A comprehensive book catalogue, notlimited to books in Spanish. For loans, astudent card is required.

iFaculty of Information ScienceshCiua UivritariafCIUdAd UnIVeRsITARIAb(+34) 91 394 53 55+if www.ucm.

Book and newspaper library whose col-lection can be accessed by holders of astudent card.

iCervantes InstitutehC/ Aca, 49fBAnCo de esPAAb(+34) 91 436 76 00aifrma@crvat.+ if www.crvat.At its Madrid headquarters there is a

priceless bibliographic and documen-tary collection.

iMunicipal Library Network+if www.muimari..Municipal libraries can be found in all ofthe citys neighbourhoods. Searching thecatalogue and borrowing books is free toholders of a library card.

iCommunity of Madrid Library Network+if www.mari.r/bpcm

There are a total of 16 public librariesspread across the citys different districts,and these can be accessed free of chargeupon prior presentation of I.D.


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doCumentation reQuirements

If you are going to be spending a couple of

months in Madrid, you should be aware ofany special requisites, what relevant docu-ments will be needed for the administrationprocess, what health services you have aright to and how to make use of them.

In order to enter Spain for a stay not ex-ceeding 3 months in any six-month period,the following requirements must be met:

j Passports or travel documents. Docu-ments must be valid for the total dura-

tion of the planned stay.

Citizens of any State of the EuropeanUnion, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland,

and Liechtenstein only require a Na-tional Identity Card or valid passport. Inthe case of minors, the National Identity

Card must also be accompanied bywritten parental consent.

j Relevant visas (where applicable) ASchengen visa allows the holder totravel within the countries containedwithin Schengen area, and thereforedoes not allow access to a territory thatdoes not belong to the aforementionedzone (the United Kingdom, Ireland, Ro-mania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus).

j Justification of purpose and conditionsof the stay, and accreditation of suf-ficient economic means of support forthe duration of the stay in Spain.

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tourism or priVate trips

Presentation of any of the following types

of documentation may be required:j Substantiating documentation of ac-

commodation reservation, or privateletter of invitation from a private individ-ual if staying in their dwelling, issued incompliance with Order PRE/1283/2007,of May 10, which establishes the termsand conditions for the issuing of a let-ter of invitation by private individuals infavor of foreigners who are interestedin entering the country for tourism or

private reasons The letter of invitationdoes not under any circumstances ex-empt the foreigner from any of the otherrequirements for entry into Spain.

j Proof of confirmation of the reservationof an organized trip with itinerary.

j Return ticket or tour ticket.

j For the accreditation of economic means,

foreigners must adhere to the require-ments set out in Order PRE/1282/2007of May 10, which establishes the eco-nomic means that foreigners wishing toenter Spanish territory must prove thatthey have at their disposal. This cur-rently stands at 62.40 euros per day perperson, and in all cases a total minimumof 561.60 euros per person.

trips With a professionaL,poLitiCaL, sCientifiC, sporting,reLigious, or other purpose

Presentation of any of the following typesof documentation may be required:

j Invitation from a company or entity

to participate in meetings, conven-tions, etc, of a commercial, industrial,or other nature.

j Document certifying the existence of com-mercial, industrial, or other relations.

j Access cards to fairs, conventions, con-gresses, etc.

j Invitations, admission cards, reservationsor programs which indicate insofar as ispossible the name of the organizationthat has issued the invitation, the dura-tion of the stay, or any other documentthat indicates the purpose of the visit.

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trips for the purpose ofstudY or other training

Presentation of any of the following typesof documentation may be required:

1. Document of registration in an educa-tional institution to participate in a theoreticalor practical educational/training course.

2. Certificates related to the courses taken.

3. In exceptional cases, presentation ofthe medical certificates required by theMinistry of the Interior, in accordance

with the Ministries of Health and Con-sumption and Work and Immigration, orthe application of the regulations of theEuropean Union.

Every effort will be made to ensure thatthese certificates are requested with suf-ficient notice.

4. Applicants must not be subject to anexclusion order (appearing on the Schen-

gen Information System [SIS] or the Na-

tional Register of persons banned fromentering the country). Possible causesof exclusion:

jHaving previously been deported orreturned to another country by Spainor by any Schengen State.

jHaving been expressly denied entryfor activities contrary to the interestsof Spain, activities against humanrights, or for notorious connectionswith criminal organizations.

j Being internationally sought for crimi-

nal activity.

5. Applicants must not represent a dangerto the public health, public order, nationalsecurity, or the international relations ofSpain or any State with which Spain holdsan agreement related to these matters.

6. Not having stayed in Spanish territoryfor a total of 3 months in the last 6 months,counting from the date of last entry (art.

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Where to sLeep

We now present three very different sce-

narios for your stay in Madrid studyingSpanish: a hostel, a student residency andan apartment.

Hostels are the least expensive form of ac-commodation in Madrid and are equippedwith all the home comforts that a studentmight want. If you would like to get anidea of what they are like, prices and theservices available, you can consult theMadrid Hostel Guide.

iThe Association of AccommodationProfessionals of the Community ofMadrid, AEHCAM

+if www.ahcam.r

As far as university accommodation isconcerned, each of the six public univer-sities of the Community of Madrid (Com-plutense, Autnoma, Politcnica, CarlosIII, Rey Juan Carlos and Alcal) havetheir own official student residencies.

There, students have their own rooms

and all the amenities to make their stayas comfortable as possible and in an at-mosphere that is conducive for studying.

You can consult all university residencieswithin the Community of Madrid on theweb pages of the Espacio Madrileo deEnseanza Superior:+ if www.m.

But the form of accommodation that guar-antees a greater degree of privacy andindependence is apartment renting on amonthly basis. There are many companiesand individuals who offer this type of ac-commodation in Madrid, and generally

speaking ads for these are published inthe ad sections of newspapers and realestate websites. You will also find a wideselection of apartment accommodation onthe web page of the Espacio Madrileo deEnseanza Superior:+ if www.m.

iAssociation of Hotel Professionalsof Madrid, AEHM

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Where to eat

Eating in Madrid is not simply fulfilling a

basic requisite; it is also an art. In fact, itis one of the great pastimes of inhabit-ants of Madrid, and sitting around a tablegives rise to some very lively conversa-tions and is often the venue for importantmeetings. We invite Spanish languagestudents to take up the challenge of thisappetizing pastime and enjoy the localcuisine in one of the many restaurantsthat can be found in Madrid.

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Those who wish to eat on a budget havevarious options available to them:

juvy c: all universityfaculties have cafs and restaurantsthat serve lunchtime menus that com-prise a starter, main course, dessert,drink and bread that normally cost nomore than 10 Euros.

jLc : every weekday atlunchtime restaurants in Madrid offer upa lunchtime menu at a very reasonableprice. Generally speaking, diners havea choice of a variety of starters, main

courses and desserts and the menualso includes a drink and bread.

jEl tapeo: this is one of the cheapest (andmore pleasant) ways of enjoying tradi-tional Madrid, Spanish and contempo-rary cuisine. It consists of barhoppingordering a small portions of food, hot orcold, served with a beer, wine, vermouthor refreshment. The more renownedzones for el tapeoare located in andaround Plaza Mayor, La Latina, Lavapisand Plaza Santa Ana.

Below is a list of the main areas of thecity where you can take part in this deli-cious pastime:

iCava Alta, Cava Baja, Plaza Mayor,Sol and Latina

flATInA / sol

iBarrio de Las Letras - Writers QuarterfseVIllA / AnTn MARTn

iSalamanca DistrictfseRRAno / goyA / VelZqUeZ /

neZ de BAlBoA

iLavapis

flAVAPIsiBilbao and MalasaafTRIBUnAl / BIlBAo

iChamberfRos RosAs / IglesIA

iArgelles and MoncloafARgelles / MonCloA

iCuatro Caminos, Bravo Murillo and TetunfCUATRo CAMInos / AlVARAdo / TeTUn

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BooKstores

Madrid is a very literary city. In fact, at

some stage of their lives many of the greatwriters of Spanish literature have livedhere. The influence of literature can be re-flected in the large number of bookstoresthat can be found around the city. Here arejust a number of the most interesting ones,as well as certain places and events thatshould not be missed by book lovers.

iCuesta de Moyanokop vr ahCaui Ma, /fAToCHA / AToCHA RenFeThe ideal place to find antique books, booksthat are no longer in print, and in generalall types of books and all at a very reason-able price. A stroll amidst the wooden hutsmakes for a wonderful experience.

iCasa del Librokop vr ahgra Va,29fgRAn VA / CAllAo

+if www.caaibr.cmVarious floors in the heart of the Gran Vathat impart art, knowledge and aboveall, Literature.

iFNACkop vr ahPrcia,28fCAllAo+if www.fac.Offering a wide selection of music, filmand audiovisual goods, with a very com-

prehensive book department specializingin literature.

iFuentetajahsa Brar,35fTRIBUnAl / sAn BeRnARdo

+if www. futtajaitraria.cmTraditional bookstore, with more than 50years of history where you can find alltypes of books, literature, scientific andevery-day texts.

iAltairkAbirt u a bahgaztambi , 31fARgelles+if www.atair.A bookstore specializing in books and

travel guides and is a point of referencefor literature of this genre.

iDe Viajehsrra, 41fseRRAno+if www.viaj.cmGuides, maps and travel literature. Thebookstore also organizes interesting liter-ary seminar series.

interesting eVentsiBook FairhPa Cch. e Rtir ParkfReTIRo+if www.friaibrmari.cmIn May and June, the carriage paths ofthe Retiro are home to the main book-fair for booklovers in Spain, presented bythe main bookstores, editors and authorsmost in demand by readers.

iOld and Antique Book FairhPa RctfBAnCo de esPAA / Coln+if www.ibri.October marks the start of this fair that isorganized by the Libris Association of OldBooksellers.

iOld and Second-Hand Book FairhPa RctfBAnCo de esPAA / Coln+if www.friaprimavra.cmFrom April to May, this is the event to at-tend if you are looking for a great varietyof antique and second-hand books.

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Where to shop

For some years now Madrid has become

one of the leading European capitals forshopping. There are numerous shoppingareas around the city that can cater toa public of all tastes and to all types ofbudget. And, shopping is undoubtedlyone of the most direct manners of prac-ticing Spanish.

Stores in Madrid are free to decide theirown opening times but generally speak-ing, most stores open Monday to Fridayfrom 9:30am to 2pm and from 5pm to

8:30pm. Take note that major shoppingcentres do not close at midday and areopen until 10pm from Monday to Sat-urday. Stores are also open on the firstSunday of each month, and other Sun-days that coincide with high demand aswell as on certain public holidays.

The following is a list of the different shop-ping areas of Madrid outlining the type ofstores that can be found there:

iSolfsol / PeRA / CAllAo / gRAn VAIn and around Sol, Plaza Mayor, Precia-dos and Gran Va traditional establish-ments stand side-by-side clothes andjewelry stores as well as some of thetypical department stores. One of thequirks of this district is that stores are 365 y y.

iWriters Quarter

fsol / seVIllA / AToCHA / AnTn MARTnIn and around calles Huertas, Plaza San-ta Ana and Atocha you can find craftstores such as luthiers, silversmiths orcobblers, next to stores dealing in theartistic avant-garde.

iFuencarral, Hortaleza, Chueca,Malasaa & Triball

fgRAn VA / CHUeCA / TRIBUnAl / CAllAoThe very modern, revivalists and loversof all things vintage make this districttheir Mecca.

iAlmirante, Piamonte, ArgensolafCHUeCA / Coln / Alonso MARTneZAn introduction into the world of some ofthe great designers.

iSalamanca districtfseRRAno / goyA / VelZqUeZ /neZ de BAlBoA

Known as the Milla de Oroor Golden Mile.Calles Ortega y Gasset, Serrano and Goyaare home to the most prestigious bou-tiques selling top international fashion anddesigner goods.

iLavapisflAVAPIsAmongst some of the traditional establish-

ments, in this global marketplace you canpurchase goods from almost anywhere inthe world.

iAzcafsAnTIAgo BeRnABU / CUZCo /

nUeVos MInIsTeRIosThe financial heart of the capital also offerssome great opportunities to buy clothes,accessories, jewelry, house accessoriesand decorations.

iPrincesafARgelles / MonCloAHere you will find clothes, accessory andperfume stores.

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hoW to get around in madrid

CitY transport

iEmpresa Municipal De Transporte (EMT)b902 50 78 50kFrm 6am t 11pm with rvic rui

vr 10 t 15 miut. niht bu (Buh)avaiab frm miiht t 6am.

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iMetro de Madridb902 44 44 03k6am t 1:30am+if www.mtrmari.

The cheapest way of getting around thecity is to buy what is called a b,a single ticket that is valid for 10 jour-neys either on metro or bus that must bevalidated before the start of each journey.These can be purchased in metro stations,tobacconists and at certain newspaperstands. Single tickets can be purchasedat metro ticket counters or directly fromthe bus drivers. A Young Persons Monthly

Pass is also available for the under 21s.

taXis

Taxis in Madrid are white with a diagonal

red stripe across their front door that alsosports the citys coat-of-arms.

Taxi rates are regulated by Madrid City Halland these can be consulted on the follow-ing web page: www.munimadrid.es

iRadio Taxi Asociacin Gremialb(+34) 91 447 51 80 / (+34) 91 447 32 32

iRadio Taxi Independienteb(+34) 91 405 55 00 / (+34) 91 405 12 13

iTele-Taxib(+34) 91 371 21 31 / 902 50 11 30

iRadio Telfono Taxib(+34) 91 547 82 00 / 902 47 82 00

ex are specially adapted vehiclesthat although suitable for all publics, areprimarily used by the handicapped.

b(+34) 91 547 82 00 / 86 00 / 902 47 82 00

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tourist traVeL pass

The Tourist Travel Pass allows you to use

all public transport networks within theCommunity of Madrid, as often as you likeduring a designated number of days: 1, 2,3, 5 and 7 days. Travelers have the choiceof two travel areas:

Z a: to be used within the city limitsand comprises the services of Metro, EMTde Madrid (buses), Metro Light ML1 andany suburban rail networks falling withinthis area.

Z t: comprising of all public transportservices within the Community of Madrid,as well as prolongations of the network toGuadalajara and Toledo, although it is notvalid on RENFE regional services.

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1. All metro stations

2. Traveler Assistance Centre at theBarajas-Airport Metro station T1-T2-T3

3. Offices of the RegionalTransport Consortium

4. Tourism Office:

jMadrid Tourism CentrehPaza Mar, 27

jCommunity of Madrid

Tourism Officehduu Miaci, 2

j Atocha Train StationhVtbu AVe

5. At/near tourist attractions

6. In designated tobacconists andnewspaper stands in Madrid

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not to Be missed

Discovering a city like Madrid, with more

than a thousand years of history behindit and that has undergone so many majortransformations is a daunting task andwould take a very long time indeed. Wehave therefore taken the liberty of compil-ing a list of monuments and places thatyou are well advised not to miss out on.

eL paseo deL arte or art WaLK

The Paseo del Arte, comprising threeof the most renowned museums in the

world (Prado, Reina Sofa and Thyssen-Bornemisza) as well as the new CaixaForum arts centre, is a unique itinerarythat combines art, architecture and nature,in one of the most characteristic areasof Madrid: the Paseo del Prado. It is afavourite haunt for inhabitants of Madridand makes for a lovely walk.

iTHE PRADO MUSEUMhPa Pra, /fBAnCo de esPAA / AToCHA

kTu-su: 9am-8pmb902 10 70 77+if www.mupra.One of the prime locations to discover,understand and admire the Spanishculture. It is undoubtedly one of themost important museum institutions inMadrid and as such is a must-see. Ithouses the greatest collection of worksof art thanks to names such as Goya,Velzquez, and El Greco. You shouldmake time to see all aspects of the

museum the neoclassical building de-signed by Juan de Villanueva, el Casndel Buen Retiro and the new buildingdesigned by Rafael Moneo as well asdiscovering its magnificent collection ofEuropean paintings from the 12th to the19th Century.

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iTHE THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA MUSEUMhPa Pra, 8fBAnCo de esPAA / AToCHA

kTu-su: 10am-7pmb(+34) 91 369 01 51+if: www.muth.rIt is the largest private art collection in theworld that includes, in the VillahermosaPalace, around 1,000 works by Spanishand foreign artists that cover a period ofsome 700 years, from the 13th Centurythrough to the avant-garde art of the 20thCentury. Works by Durero, Gauguin andVan Gogh are just some of the great paint-ings on exhibit.

iREINA SOFA NATIONAL ARTS CENTREhsata Iab, 52fAToCHAkM-sat: 10am-9pm. su: 10am-2:30pm

C: Tub(+34) 91 774 10 00+if: www.muriafia.The avant-garde, the so-called isms(cubism, fauvism, dadaism...), abstract,conceptual and figurative art. It brings

together some of the greatest works ofart from the 20th Century, mostly Spanish(Dali, Mir, Juan Gris, Tapies, Chillida...).And the showpiece of all the works onexhibit? Guernica, by Pablo Picasso.

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Pa Pra, 36fAToCHA / BAnCo de esPAAkM-su: 10am-8pmb(+34) 91 330 73 00+if: www.acaixa./braciaA new art centre, conceived as a venueto exhibit works by avant-garde artists,housed in a modern building designed byHerzog and De Meuron.

iPLAZA MAYORhPaza Mar

fsolThis spectacular porticoed square hasbeen the focal point of the city since PhilipII chose Madrid as the official residenceof the Spanish Royal Court in 1561. Andas such it has been used for a variety ofpurposes such as theatre, civic centre,market.... The focal point of the buildingsis the Casa de la Panadera or The Bakery,decorated with frescos and that along withthe Casa de la Carnicera or the Butchers,are the only buildings with towers. Thelatest renovation dates from 1790 whenit was rebuilt using the designs of Juande Villanueva, the same architect whodesigned the Prado Museum.P

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iPLAZA DE LA VILLAhPaza a Viafsol / PeRA

Located in the heart of district known asHapsburg Madrid, it is home to buildingsfrom the 15th, 16th and 17th Centuries:the Casa de la Villa, the Lujanes Towerand the Casa de Cisneros. In the centre ofthe square stands the statue by MarianoBenlliure of lvaro de Bazn.

iPUERTA DEL SOLhPurta sfsolThe Puerta del Sol is by definition the Cen-

tre of Madrid. Many cultural icons havebeen associated with the square over theyears: the clock atop the Casa de Correosor Post Office that rings in the New Yeareach December 31st, the unmistakablestatue of the Bear and the StrawberryTree, Kilometre Zero, the epicentre of theSpanish road network, and the last sur-vivor of the neon advertisement boardsthat once reigned over the rooftops, thatof To Pepe.

iROYAL PALACE ANDSURROUNDING AREA

hBai, /fPeRAkWInTeR (octbr-March) M-sat:

9:30am-5pm. su: 9am-2pm. sUMMeR(Apri-sptmbr) M-sat: 9am-6pm.su: 9am-3pm. Ma b c a

f fficia act.b(+34) 91 454 88 00+if: www.patrimiacia.Built in the 18th Century on the ordersof the first king of the Bourbon dynasty(Philip V) and influenced by the designsof other great European palaces. Thesurrounding urban landscape is veryrepresentative of Madrids colourful his-tory: Plaza de Oriente, Teatro Real (RoyalTheatre), Almudena Cathedral, Campo delMoro Gardens, Encarnacin Monastery,

Sabatini Gardens...iTHE RETIRO PARKfReTIRoBuilt in the 17th Century during the reignof Philip IV, this is the most important (his-torically and artistically speaking) of allthe parks in Madrid. The most attractiveareas of the park are home to the Ce-cilio Rodrguez Gardens, the Alfonso XIIMonument, the Retiro Lake, the ruins ofthe San Isidro Hermitage, the VelasquezPalace, the Crystal Palace, the Fuentedel ngel Cado (Fountain of the FallenAngel), el Ciprs Calvo, la Fuente de laAlcachofa, etc.

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iRASTRO FLEA-MARKEThRibra Curtir a urrui araflA lATInA / TIRso de MolInA / PUeRTA

de Toledoksua a pubic hia: 9am-3pmSundays and public holidays are the dayswhen, in the popular La Latina district, thisfamous 400 year old open-air flea-marketopens to the public. The main street ofthis highly popular bazaar is calle Riberade Curtidores.

iPLAZA DE CIBELEShPaza CibfBAnCo de esPAA

This is one of the most beautiful, mostcentrically located and the most renownedplazas of Madrid and is flanked by fourmonumental buildings built during the 19thand 20th Centuries: the Linares Palace, theCibeles Palace (seat of the Madrid CityHall), the Bank of Spain, and the BuenavistaPalace. In the very centre stands the Cibe-les Fountain, symbol of the city and rallyingpoint for fans of Real Madrid football club tocelebrate their championship titles.

iDESCALZAS REALES MONASTERYhPaza a dcaza, 1fCAllAo / sol / PeRAkM, W, Thu & sat: 10:30am-12:45pm

a 4pm-5:45pm; Fri:10:30am-

12:45pm;su & H: 11am-1:45pmb(+ 34) 91 454 88 00+if www.patrimiacia.This royal monastery was founded inthe 16th Century by Princess Juana deAustria, daughter of Emperor Carlos I. Ithouses a rich collection of works of art,many of them donated by noble familieswhose daughters entered into the order.Of special note are the frescos on thestairway of the Capilla del Milagro (Chapelof Miracles) and the Brussels tapestries.

iSAN FRANCISCO EL GRANDE BASILICAhPaza sa Fracic, /flA lATInA / PUeRTA de ToledokTu-Fri: 11am-12:30pm a 4pm-6:30pm;

sat: 11am-1:30pm (barri rvic).Auut: Tu-su:11am-12:30pm a5pm-7:30pm

b(+34) 91 365 38 00A large convent complex that was built inthe 18th Century. A large dome crownsthe circular central floor some 58 metreshigh with a 38-metre diameter. The wallsare decorated with paintings and frescosthat date from the 17th through to the19th Century.P

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hgrita sa Ati a Fria, 5

fPRnCIPe PokTu-Fri: 9:30am-8pm; sat-su: 10am-2pmb(+34) 91 542 07 22 / (+34) 91 701 18 63+if www.mari.cm/mumariThe church was designed by Italianarchitect Felipe Fontana, neoclassicalin design, and built between 1792 and1798 with frescoes painted by Franciscode Goya during the last year of buildingwork. In addition to the artistic richnessof the murals that decorate its walls, ithas housed the mortal remains of the

artist since 1919.

iGRAN VAhgra VafBAnCo de esPAA / gRAn VA / CAllAo /

sAnTo doMIngo / PlAZA de esPAADesigned towards the latter part of the 19thCentury with building work beginning in1910, it was a major accomplishment in cityplanning and was envisaged to modernizethe city by linking the citys historic centre

with the neighbourhoods that had sprungup thanks in part to the citys growth (Ar-gelles, Salamanca, Chamber). This grandavenue, of almost one and a half kilometresin length, is one of the most emblematicthoroughfares of Madrid from the city plan-ning point of view as well as for its social,economic and cultural impact. Nowadaysit is one of the busiest streets in the citydue to its cinemas, stores, and its theatresand has become popularly known as theBroadway of Madrid.

iMODERN MADRIDhPa a CataafgRegoRIo MARAn / nUeVos

MInIsTeRIos / sAnTIAgo BeRnABU /PlAZA de CAsTIllA / BegoA

Architecturally speaking, 20th and 21stCentury Madrid can for the most part befound along the Paseo de la Castellana

that is also the citys financial district.Good examples of buildings are the Co-lonia del Viso, AZCA, Puerta de EuropaTowers, the new Cuatro Torres BusinessArea (CTBA), measuring between 223 and250 metres, or the future InternationalConvention Centre.

iVENTAS BULLRINGhAca, 237fVenTAskTu-su:10am-2pm

b(+34) 91 356 22 00+if www.a-vta.cmiTauro Tour Las VentasmIf a bki: (+34) 91 556 92 37

gui tur f th buri ar avaiabThe Bullring, with a neo-mudejar design(Moorish/Spanish), and with a crowd ca-pacity of 25,000, is the work of architectsJos Espeli and Muoz Monasterio andwas opened in 1931. There is bullfight-ing each Sunday from March until Oc-tober, but the highlight of the year in therenowned San Isidro Festival, during themonth of May. Inside there is a bullfightingmuseum that bears witness to the greatartistry and history of bullfighting.

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iSUNSETfVenTURA RodRgUeZ / PeRABu: 141 (t t t Crr T P Park)

The skies in Madrid are characteristicallyiconic with their deep electric blues thatgenerate beautiful sunsets almost everyday of the year. Might we suggest thatyou contemplate the sunset from theDebod Temple, in the Parque del Oeste(Western Park), from the dome if the Al-mudena Cathedral or from the VistillasPark or from one of the low hills in theCerro del To Po Park.

iTHE BERNABU STADIUM TOURhCcha epia, 1

(satia Brabu staium, gat 20)fsAnTIAgo BeRnABUkM-sat:10am-7pm; su & H:10:30am-

6:30pm; o match a, tur avaiabuti 2pm

b902 31 17 09+if www.ramari.cmOn the Bernabu Stadium Tour, visitorshave free access to all parts of the sta-dium nothing is off limits: the pitch, the

Presidential Box, the players tunnel, theplayers benches and the changing rooms.And the pice de rsistance, a visit to theTrophy Room Exhibition.

iDISCOVER MADRIDGUIDED TOUR PROGRAMME

hPaza Mar, 27 (Caa a Paara)fsol / PeRAb(+34) 91 588 29 06m

Tickt a: M-su: 9:30am-8:30pm+if www.mari.cm/cubrmariThroughout the year, the Madrid TouristBoard offers its Discover Madrid pro-gramme, a great selection of attractiveguided tours available in different lan-guages (Spanish, English, French, Por-tuguese, German, Italian and Japanese)for visitors wanting to discover the city.Guided tours are also available on bike,skate and there are also family tours, the-atrical tours as well as specially adapted

tours for the physically, sensorally, ormentally handicapped.

iLA MILLA DE ORO OR GOLDEN MILEhsrra, orta gat a gafseRRAno / goyA / neZ de BAlBoAThe Salamanca district, built between 1860and 1920 was the first district of the city toundergo a detailed process of urban plan-ning. Nowadays, this neighourhood com-prising former palaces next door to modernbuildings, is found around calles Serrano,Jos Ortega y Gasset and Goya, the mostselect stores and the top names in Spanishand international fashion design, as well asantique stores and art galleries.e

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monuments dediCatedto the spanish Language:the madrid of CerVantes

If you are going to be spending sometime studying Spanish in Madrid, you can-not afford to miss out on some of thevery foundations of the Spanish culture.Monuments and institutions that are partof Spains cultural heritage and that willhelp you to get a better understanding ofthe Spanish language.

iREAL ACADEMIA ESPAOLA DELA LENGUA OR ROYAL ACADEMY

OF SPANISHhFip IV, 4fReTIRo+ if. www.ra.Limpia, pule y da esplendor (cleans, pol-ishes and gives splendour) is the motto ofthe RAE. Housed in neoclassical palace,in its day was part of the El Buen Retirocomplex, the present day El Retiro park.

iNATIONAL LIBRARYh

Pa Rct, 20fColn / seRRAno+ if www.b.It shares a building with the National Mu-seum of Archaeology, housed in the so-called Library and Museum Palace, builtbetween 1866 and 1892 by architect Fran-cisco Jareo y Alarcn. Within the librarythere is also a museum.

iCIRCLE OF FINE ARTShAca,42fBAnCo de esPAA+ if www.circubaart.cmThe silhouette of this incredible buildingstands out against the busy skyline ofbeautiful buildings along calles Alcaland Gran Va. It is one of the most activeinstitutions in the exhibition and promo-

tion of the Spanish culture and organizestheatre productions, film series, art exhi-bitions as well as all types of seminars,round-table conferences... The buildingin such is eclectic in style and was firstopened in 1919.

iATENEO DE MADRIDhPra, 21fAnTn MARTn+ if www.atmari.cmOne of the most prestigious cultural insti-tutions in Madrid. The building dates from1884 with a Modernist architectural styleand features a portrait gallery, a functionroom and a magnificent library.

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iTHE TRINITARIAS DESCALZASDE SAN ILDEFONSO CONVENT

hlp Va, 18

fAnTn MARTnksrvic M-Fri: 9:30am; sat: 7:30pm;su: 10am & 12pm

b(+34) 91 429 56 71The church of this closed order convent(that can only be visited during mass)house the mortal remains of Miguel deCervantes and those of his wife.

iBARRIO DE LAS LETRASOR WRITERS QUARTER

fAnTn MARTn / seVIllA / AToCHA

Home to the printing of the very first editionof Don Quixote as well as major figures ofSpanish literature. This neighbourhood isof historical, cultural, tourist and economicsignificance, and renowned for its vibrantnightlife making it a firm favourite as ameeting point when going out.

iLOPE DE VEGA HOUSE & MUSEUMhCrvat, 11fAnTn MARTn / seVIllA

kTu-su: 10am3pm; c: Mgrup tur avaiab up prir rutLocated somewhat ironically in calleCervantes, the house was purchasedby the so-called Phoenix of Spain in1610. The genius playwright lived thereuntil his death in 1635. It is a 17th Cen-tury building and gives an insight intodaily life of that period with furniture andoriginal possessions.

iFORMER JUAN DE LA CUESTA

PRINTING HOUSEhAtcha, 87fAnTn MARTnAlthough the building that can be foundon the corner of calles Atocha and SanEugenio is not the building that originallyhoused the printing house, it is neverthe-less the place where the first edition ofDon Quixote was printed. It is nowa-days the headquarters of the SociedadCervantina that studies the writings of

Miguel de Cervantes.iCERVANTES MONUMENT

(PLAZA DE ESPAA)hPaza epaafPlAZA de esPAAThe bronze figures of Don Quixote andSancho Panza (along side other charac-ters such as Dulcinea or Rinconete & Cor-tadillo) escort a stone plinth atop of whichstands the bust of Miguel de Cervantes,the greatest writer in Spanish literature

and whose books have been translatedinto the majority of the worlds languages.The monument was built between 1928and 1960 by Lorenzo Coullat-Valera andhis son Federico.

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Since the end of the 19th Century, Spanishwriters and intellectuals have found a forumfor them to develop their creativity, namely

in Madrids literary cafs. Many, such asPombo, Suizo or Lyon have long disap-peared, but fortunately, others are still verymuch alive. Here are some examples:

iCAF GIJNhPa Rct, 21fColnAlthough a historic caf, it is true to saythat it is considered by many to be a mon-ument to the Spanish language. Especiallywhen one discovers that it was the venue

for animated literary debate between theforemost Spanish writers and intellectuals,such as Po Baroja, Valle Incln, Ortega yGasset, Ramn y Cajal, Camilo Jos Celaor Antonio Gala, to name but a few. Whenyou have a coffee, you are getting morethan just a coffee.

iCAF BARBIERIhAv Mara, 45flAVAPIs

Located in one of the most multiculturaldistricts of the city, Lavapis, the Barbiericaf is a great place to discover Madrid,its many cultures and languages.

iCAF DEL CRCULODE BELLAS ARTES

hAca, 42

fBAnCo de esPAAIts famous pecera or fish tank is still ameeting place for numerous intellectuals,artists and writers trying to iron out theirideas and thoughts. The dcor and itsunbeatable location are in themselves twovery good reasons for paying a visit.

iCAF SALN DEL PRADOhPra, 4fAnTn MARTnHistoric caf located next to the Plaza

Santa Ana and a traditional haunt formembers of the Ateneo. Bohemian dcorwith live music in the evening.

iCAF COMERCIALhgrita Biba, 7fBIlBAoOne of the oldest cafs in the city that hasseated the greatest writers of Spanishliterature. Nowadays it continues to bea place that favours lively conversation

over a steaming coffee (or a beer).

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Although not necessarily linked directlywith the Spanish language, it is true to saythat Madrid is home to many of the most

renowned museums in Spain. For this veryreason, dont miss out on the opportunityde immerse yourself in our culture by visit-ing some of our wonderful museums.

iTHE SOROLLA MUSEUMhgra Martz Camp, 37b(+34) 91 310 15 84

fRUBn dARo / gRegoRIo MARAnkTu-sat: 9:30am-8pm;su & H: 10am-3pm; C: M

+if: http://mura.mcu.The home of Valencia painter Jos Sorollahouses a large part of his private collectionincluding many of his own paintings.

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iNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGYhsrra, 13b(+ 34) 91 577 79 12

fseRRAno / ColnkMar-b:09:30-20:00; m & ft: 09:30-15:00; crra:u.

+if: http://ma.mcu.From prehistory up to Greek and Ro-man times, here visitors can marvel atthe remnants bequeathed us by the dif-ferent tribes and civilizations that haveinhabited Spain.

iSAN FERNANDO ROYAL ACADEMYOF FINE ARTS

hAca, 13b(+34) 91 524 08 64fsol / seVIllAkTu-sat frm 9am-5pm;

su: 9am-2:30pm; C: M+if: http://rabf.i.Since the 18th Century, the Academyhas been a point of reference for art inSpain. It houses an incredible collectionof paintings, sculptures and works of artfrom a variety of European schools. Its

exhibit features thirteen works by Goya,the museums main attraction.

iCERRALBO MUSEUMhVtura Rruz, 17fPlAZA de esPAAb(+34) 91 547 36 46kTmprari c fr rvati+if: http://mucrrab.mcu.A collection of art and historic piecesbrought together by the Marquis of Cer-ralbo, an important politician from the late

19th and early 20th Century.iMUSEUM OF THE AMERICAShAv. R Catic, 6b(+ 34) 91 549 26 41fMonCloAkTu-sat: 9:30am3pm; su: 10am3pm;

M: C+if: http://muamrica.mcu.Archaeological pieces and works of arttaken from the New Continent by theSpanish conquistadors. It is broken downinto three sections: Pre-Columbus Ameri-cas, Colonial Americas and Ethnology ofthe Americas.

Many of Madrids major historical build-ings have been used as venues for allmanner of exhibition and other cultural

events. The major ones are:iMATADERO MADRIDhPa a Chpra, 14flegAZPIb(+34) 91 517 73 09+if: www.matarmari.cm

iCENTRO CULTURAL CONDE DUQUEhC duu 9 11fnoVICIAdo / VenTURA RodRgUeZb(+34) 91 588 59 28

+if: www.mari.cm/mumari

iCRCULO DE BELLAS ARTEShAca, 42fBAnCo de esPAA+ if: www.circubaart.cm

iFUNDACIN JUAN MARCHhCat, 77fneZ de BAlBoAb(+34) 91 435 42 40

+if: www.march.iFUNDACIN CAJA MADRIDhPaza sa Mart, 1fsol / CAllAob902 24 68 10+if www.fuacicajamari.r

iFUNDACIN MAPFRE RECOLETOShPa Rct, 23fColn / BAnCo de esPAAb(+34) 91 581 16 28

+if: www.mapfr.iLA CASA ENCENDIDAhRa Vacia,2fAToCHA / lAVAPIsb902 43 03 22+if: www.acaacia.cm

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Madrid is a city that has a great affinity

with the world of sport and this wouldexplain Madrids candidature for hostcity of the 2016 Olympic Games. Sportis a great pastime for getting to know thepeople of Madrid through activity and fun.The possibilities are endless for all sport-ing disciplines, in both public centres andprivate gyms.

Madrid is one of the European cities withthe highest number of municipal sportscentres. In total there are 493 centres, 471

of which cover the basic sporting facilities,71 of which are more comprehensive andlarger and there are five sports complexes

that are used to host major national andinternational sporting events. All are ad-ministered by Madrid City Hall through its

General Sports Directorate.In addition, you can also practice ahost of different sports in a good part ofthe citys parks, especially the Retiro,the Casa de Campo and the Campo delas Naciones.

To find out where these sports centrescan be found, we suggest that you re-quest additional information from theTourist Boards tourist information offices

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Without a doubt, one of the best ways

to start your morning is a brisk walk (orpractice some sport) in one of the citysmain parks. Here is a list of just some ofthe most interesting and beautiful parks.

iRETIRO PARKhPaza a Ipcia, /fReTIRo / PRInCIPe de VeRgARA /

IBIZA / AToCHA

iCAMPO DEL MORO GARDENShPa Vir PurtfPRnCIPe Po

iCASA DE CAMPOhPa Purta flAgo / BATn / CAsA de CAMPo

iSABATINI GARDENShBai, /fPeRA / PlAZA de esPAA

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Pa Pitr RafARgelles / MonCloA /VenTURA RodRgUeZ

iROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENShPaza Muri, 2fAToCHA

other suggestions

There is also a lot of fun to be had in any

of the citys theme parks. They cater to allkinds of people and all ages: discover thewildlife from around the world; go skiingat any time of the year; travel through theuniverse visiting its many constellations;be the star of a videogame; or take abirds-eye view over Madrid.

iMADRID FUNFAIRhCaa CampfBATnb(+34) 91 463 29 00kop frm mia. Ci tim pt

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iMADRID ZOO & AQUARIUMhCaa CampfCAsA de CAMPob902 34 50 14 / (+34) 91 512 37 70 /

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iMADRID PLANETARIUMhAva. Patari, 16

(eriu Tir gav Park)fMndeZ lVARob(+34)91 467 34 61 / (+34) 91 467 38 98kTu-Fri: 9:30am-1:45pm a 5pm-7:45pm; sat,

su & H: 11am-1:45pm a 5pm-8:45pm.

summr (Ju 23r sptmbr 23r) Tu-su: 11am-1:45pm a 5pm-7:45pm+if: www.patma.

iIMAX MADRIDhM, /fMndeZ lVARob(+34) 91 467 48 00kop a ar ru with mri,

aftr a vi i+if: www.imaxmari.cmThe worlds most advanced movie projec-tion systems (Imax, Omnimax and Imax3D). Incredible screens that literally en-velope viewers and make them the starof the show.R

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iFAUNIA (MADRID BIOLOGICAL PARK)hAva. a Cmuia, 28fVAldeBeRnARdo

b(+34) 91 301 62 10kop a ar ru frm 10am. Citim pt th umbr f aihthur thi ma var pi thtim f ar

+if: www.fauia.A nature and biodiversity theme park di-vided into different themed areas featuringthe largest polar ecosystem in Europe.

iMADRID CABLE-CARhPa Pitr Ra, /fARgellesb(+34) 91 541 11 18kopratia tim var frm mth t

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+if: www.tfric.cmThe cable-car is a great opportunity to geta very different view of Madrid. The cross-ing between Pintor Rosales and Case deCampo takes visitors 40m off the groundand reaches speed of 3.5 m/s.

iDREAMS PALACIO DE HIELOhsiva, 77fCAnIllAsb(+34) 91 716 01 59k1,800m2 ic rik

skati rik (c uri th ummr):W-Thu: 8:45pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-11:30pm; sat: 12pm-3pm a 5pm-11:30pm; su & H: 12pm-3pm a5pm-10pm

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iNGONE LA FUGA(ESCAPE FROM NEGONE)

hCapit Haa, 1fsAnTIAgo BeRnABUb(+34) 91 417 22 57ksu-Thu: 11am-10pm;

Fri-sat: 11am-2:30am+if: www..cmAn interactive reality game where par-ticipants put their skill and ingenuity tothe test in order to escape from a mazerigged with a variety of contraptions andspecial effects like those you would seein an adventure movie!

iCARLOS SAINZ CENTER(KART & BUSINESS)

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(Barri Art dc Rcratia Ctr)fPUeRTA del ngelb902 17 01 90kM-Thu: 6pm-11pm; Fri: 6pm-12am;

sat: 11am-12am; su: 11am-11pm+if: www.kartcaiz.cmA 3,000m2 racetrack, technically very ad-vanced and safe, with a built-in real-timetimekeeping system.

iROW BOATSOn the lakes at the Retiro Park and at

the Casa de Campo, visitors can enjoy apeaceful row or a trip on a small launch.

The Retiro PondhTh Rtir ParkfReTIRob(+34) 91 574 40 24kM-su: 10am uti ut+if: www.muimari.

Casa de Campo LakehPa embarcar, 8 (Caa Camp)flAgob(+34) 91 464 46 10kM-su: 10am uti ut+if: www.muimari.

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One of the most interesting ways of learn-

ing the Spanish language is via perform-ances in Spanish specifically cinemaand theatre. On the cinema horizon withan endless array of Spanish films, youcan check out whats on in the cinemapages of Madrids daily papers. Almostall cinemas offer what is called a Dia delEspectador, generally on Mondays orWednesdays, when tickets are less ex-pensive than the other days of the week.Many cinemas also offer special studentdiscounts upon prior presentation of their

corresponding student ID.

Cinephiles will be interested to hear aboutthe film series offered by the FilmotecaNacional or National Film Library, withfilms by some of the greatest Spanish andinternational actors and directors.

As for the theatre, in addition to privatehalls, the main public culture-related in-stitutions offer a programme of shows

in their own theatres. Many halls, bothpublic and private, offer interesting mid-week discounts, as well as discounts forstudents upon prior presentation of theircorresponding student ID.

Here is a list of the citys main publictheatres.

iTEATRO ESPAOLhPrcip, 25fseVIllA

b(+34) 91 360 14 84+if: www.mari.cm/tatrpa

iCENTRO DRAMTICO NACIONAL-TEATRO MARA GUERRERO

hTama Bau, 4fColnb(+34) 91 310 15 00+if: http://c.mcu.

iTEATRO DE MADRIDhAvia a Iutraci /fHeRReRA oRIA / BARRIo del PIlARb(+34) 91 730 17 50+if: www.tatrmari.cm

iTEATRO FERNN GMEZhPaza C, 4fColnb(+34) 91 480 03 00+if: www.mari.cm/tatrframz

iTEATRO VALLE INCLNh

Paza lavapi, /flAVAPIsb(+34) 91 505 88 00+if: http://c.mcu.

iMATADERO MADRID.NAVES DEL ESPAOL

hPa a Chpra, 14flegAZPIb(+34) 91 517 73 09+if: www.matarmari.cm

iTEATROS DEL CANALhCa Brmz, 1fCAnAlb(+34) 91 308 99 99+if: www.tatrcaa.r

iTEATRO CIRCO PRICEhRa Atcha, 35fAToCHA / eMBAJAdoResb(+34) 91 527 98 65+if: www.mari.cm/circpricEuropes only fixed-location circus offeringmusic and theatre performances through-out the year.

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nights

Even before arriving in Madrid, you were

probably aware that Madrid is one of theliveliest and most vibrant cities in the worldboth during the day but especially at night.Until the early hours of the morning dis-cos, party lounges, pubs, jazz lounges,clubs, cocktail bars and venues of alltypes, especially as of Thursday night,are filled with clients of all kinds and theirdesire to have fun.

And with the arrival of good weather, thefun takes to the streets as these fill up with

terraces and open-air bars.

Here is a list of the main areas for going outde marcha in Madrid with the type of cli-entele that frequent the nighttime venues.

monCLoa-argeLLes: bars, cocktailbars and discos that are frequented by avery young clientele, many of them uni-

versity students.huertas: between Plaza Santa Ana,calle Huertas and the adjoining streets isthe highest concentration of cocktail barsand discos of anywhere in Madrid andthese are frequented by a growing numberof tourists and foreign students.

ChueCa: this district is a point of refer-ence for the gay, bisexual and transsexualcollective and is one of the most vibrant

and entertaining neighbourhoods of theMadrid nightlife.

maLasaa: in and around the Plaza delDos de Mayo, with live music venues,predominantly rock, catering to peoplefrom all walks of life, but all strangelynostalgic. During the 1980s, this area wasone of the focal points of the infamousmovida madrilea.

aLonso martneZ-BiLBao: very livelybars and terraces, as well as numerouspubs and discos that are frequented bythe younger generation and foreign stu-dents.

soL-La Latina: a good number of barswhere you can enjoy a peaceful chat anda drink before starting your night. Thereare also cocktail bars and discos.

LaVapis: a great place to discover the

nightlife habits of different countries fromaround the world, with boundary-breakingvenues that cater to an avant-garde andalternative public.

CasteLLana-aV. BrasiL: with the on-set of warmer temperatures, the boul-evards of the Paseo de la Castellana comealive with the emergence of some verypleasant terraces. And in the area aroundAzca, next to the Europa Tower, and alongthe Avenida de Brasil you will find cocktailbars and discos that cater to an eclecticcollection of night owls.

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fLamenCo

Flamenco warrants special mention when

talking about the Madrid nightlife. Thecapital of Spain is considered to be theshowcase of this particular art and anyartist worth their salt must first triumphhere before gaining international reclaim.The city has a number of flamenco thea-tres; from time to time there are also fla-menco festivals or you can enjoy a showperformed by one of the great flamencostars in one of the citys main theatres.

iCORRAL DE LA MORERAhMrra 17fPeRAb(+34) 91 365 84 46

iCARDAMOMOhechara, 15fseVIllAb(+34) 91 369 07 57

iLAS CARBONERAShPaza C Miraa, 1f

PeRA / sol / lA lATInAb(+ 34) 91 542 86 77

iCASA PATAShCaizar, 10fAnTn MARTnb(+ 34) 91 369 04 96

iCAF DE CHINITAShTrija, 7fsAnTo doMIngob(+34) 91 559 51 35

iLAS TABLAShPaza epaa , 9fPlAZA de esPAAb(+34) 91 542 05 20

iTORRES BERMEJAShMr Rma, 11fgRAn VAb(+34) 91 532 33 22

iCORRAL DE LA PACHECAhJua Ram Jimz, 26fCUZCob(+34) 91 353 01 00

JaZZ

In Madrid, jazz-lovers have access to a

large number of venues that offer per-formances and sessions of this particularmusical genre. Here is just a small selec-tion of them.

iCAF CENTRALhPaza , 10fAnTn MARTn / TIRso de MolInAb(+34) 91 369 41 43

iCLAMOREShAbururu, 14fBIlBAob(+34) 91 445 79 38

iBERLN JAZZ CAFhJacmtrz, 4fCAllAob(+34) 91 521 57 52

iPOPULARThHurta, 22fseVIllA / AnTn MARTnb

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festiVaLs

One of the greatest appeals of Madrid is

its busy calendar of festivals. The majorcelebration in Madrid falls on May 15th,San Isidros Day, the Patron Saint of thecity, but each neighbourhood has its ownfestival too. The most traditional and typi-cal ones are those of San Antonio de laFlorida (June 13th), San Antn (January17th) or the Virgen de la Paloma (August15th), during which both the men andwomen celebrate the festivities wearingtheir traditional chulapos and chulapas.Last but not least are the major celebra-

tions of Christmas, Carnaval and Easter.

This is the official list of public holidaysin Madrid:Jy 1: New YearJy 6: Epiphany or Day of theThree Wise Men (Reyes)mc-al: Easter Thursdayand Good Fridaymy 1: Labour Daymy 2: Day of the Community

of Madridmy 15: San Isidro(Patron Saint of Madrid)

a 15: Asuncin de la Virgenocb 12: Spanish National Holidaynvb 1: All Saints Daynvb 19: Virgen de la Almudena(Patron Saint of Madrid)dcb 6: Day of the Constitutiondcb 8: Inmaculada Concepcindcb 25: Christmas Day

CiViC and CuLturaL CentresAll districts of Madrid have either theirown Cvc Cll C, so ifyou have some spare time, why not signup for theatre, guitar, paint, music, cook-ing, or craft classes. It is undoubtedly agreat opportunity to make contact withyour neighbours and learn the Spanishthat is spoken on the street. Furthermore,many of these centres also have librar-ies where you can study or consult thelibrary catalogue.

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Less than 100km from Madrid are a series

of cities that have been designated WorldHeritage Cities by UNESCO. These areplaces that have also played an importantrole in the development of the Spanishlanguage and culture, and that are in closevicinity to Madrid thanks to a very efficientpublic transport system. Visitors can getthere and back in the same day.

aLCaL de henaresA designated World Heritage Site, Alcal isthe birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes. It is

also a place where you can visit his formerhouse and one of the first universities inSpain, founded by Cardinal Cisneros dur-ing the times of the Reyes Catlicos orCatholic Kings.

san LorenZo deeL esCoriaL monasterYAlthough it is effectively a monastery, ElEscorial is also an immense palace, com-missioned by Felipe II, and was one of the

most renowned libraries of its time andwas also employed as a mausoleum formembers of the royal family during theHapsburg and Bourbon dynasties.

aranJueZThe summer residency of the Kings ofSpain from the Catholic Kings up to the

20th Century is a splendid location wherethe palatial buildings appear to be a ro-coco dcor. Of special mention are theRoyal Palace and the Princes Garden.

toLedoThis is very probably the place in Spain withthe most history and historical monumentsper square metre. El Greco worked here formost of his life, leaving behind him a price-less artistic legacy, and, in addition to him,a number of artists from all disciplines.

ViLaThis city has close ties with Santa Teresaand San Juan de la Cruz, two of the mainreligious writers of the country. It is alsohome to a perfectly conserved Romanwall, as well as numerous religious build-ing from all periods.

segoViaIn the heart of the historic centre is the

perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Romanaqueduct, as well as various importantchurches (including the cathedral), thatexhibit an incredible collection of worksof art. There is also a palace where manyof the Kings of Castile lived, includingAlfonso X El Sabio (the Wise) and hometo Isabel the Catholic who went on to becrowned Queen.

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902 24 02 02Itratia ifrmati 902 24 34 02+ if www.rf.

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iAtocha Railway Stationhgrita emprar Car VfAToCHA RenFekstati pi tim: 6:30am-11:45pm

iChamartn Railway StationhAut Fx, /fCHAMARTnkstati pi tim: 5:30am-12am

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b902 42 22 42iSocibsb902 22 92 92

iAuto Resb902 02 09 99

iESTACION SUR BUS STATIONhMz var,83fMndeZ lVARob(+ 34) 91 468 42 00 / (+34) 91 468 45 11

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SUBURBAN BUSES

STATION DESTINATION CONTACT NUMBER

Avenida de Amrica Alcal de Henares 902 42 22 42Transport Hub [32 Km, 40]fAVenIdA de AMRICA

Estacin Sur Bus Station Aranjuez [47 Km, 45] 902 19 87 88 b91 468 42 00 / 45 11 vila [115 Km, 95] 902 02 00 52 fMndeZ lVARo Cuenca [167 Km, 2h 30 (n) y 2h (e)] 902 02 00 52 Salamanca [212 Km, 3h 5 902 02 00 52

(bu nrma) y 2h 30 (bu expr)]

hAvia Mitrr, 49 Chinchn [45 Km, 55] (+34) 91 409 76 02 fConde de CAsAl

Moncloa El Escorial [56 Km, 55] (+34) 91 896 90 28Transport Hub fMonCloA

Prncipe Po svia [87 Km, 90] (+34) 91 559 89 55Transport Hub la graja [99,2 Km, 120] (+34) 91 541 32 83 fPRnCIPe Po

Plaza Elptica T [71 Km, 75] 902 42 22 42Transport Hub fPlAZA elPTICA

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organiZed eXCursions

The following companies provide tours of

Madrid and the surrounding area:iJuliatravelhPaza epaa, 7b(+34) 91 559 96 05+ if www.juiatrav.cm

iPullmanturhPaza orit, 8b(+34) 91 541 18 05+ if www.pumatur-pai.cm

iTrapsaturhsa Brar, 5b(+34) 91 541 63 21+ if www.trapatur.cm

iMadrid Visin Tourist Busb(+34) 91 779 18 88kn-tp rvic avaiab pi

th aTickets ca b purcha th bu itf;Fip IV (btw th Pra Muum & Ritz

Ht), frm th Mari Turim Ctr (PazaMar, 27) r -i at www.marivii.+if: www.marivii.

madrid Card

The Madrid Card is the citys tourist card

that offers cardholders free access tomore than 40 museums (including thePrado, Reina Sofa and Thyssen) as wellas major discounts in restaurants, trans-port, shops and recreational centres.

Points of sale:iMadrid Tourism CentrehPaza Mar, 27.iCommunity of Madrid Tourist

Information Officehduu Miaci, 2.iCommunity of Madrid Tourist

Information OfficebTa:

902 08 89 08 / +(34) 91 360 47 72(M-Fri:10am-2pm a 3pm-7pm;sat:10am-2pm xcui pubic hia)

o-i purcha: www.maricar.cm /www.turim.cm

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tiCKet saLes Via teLephoneand internet

iTaquilla ltimo MinutohPaza Carm, 1fgRAn VA / solkMi-m:17:00-22:00+if: www.tauiautimmiut.cmWith discounts of up to 50%.

Other ticket outlets for theatre, films, ex-hibitions, concerts, etc. are:

www.entradas.comb902 22 16 22 / 902 48 84 88

www.elcorteingles.esb902 40 02 22

www.ticktackticket.comb902 15 00 25

www.servicaixa.comb902 33 22 11

www.topticketline.esb

902 88 87 88www.telentrada.comb902 101 212

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hPa Mi, 7flegAZPIb(+34) 91 527 95 90

CanCeLing Credit Cards

4Bb(+34) 91 362 62 00American Expressb902 37 56 37Euro-Card/Master-Cardb900 97 12 31Red 6000b902 20 60 00Serviredb902 19 21 00Visa Internationalb900 99 12 16Visa Japanb900 98 81 42

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tourist information

MADRID CITY HALL TOURISM CENTRES

kTurim Ctr opi Tim:Ma t sua frm 9:30am t 8:30pm

iMadrid Tourism CentrehPaza Mar, 27 (Caa a Paara)fsol / PeRA

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MADRID CITY HALL TOURISTINFORMATION POINTSkopi tim f a Ifrmati Pit:

Ma t sua frm 9:30am t 8:30pm

iPlaza de CibeleshBuvar, th crr f Pa

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iMobile Tourist Information Unithlcati pt th a.

Fi ut mr (+34) 91 588 16 36A vehicle equipped with the very latesttechnology that swiftly provides touristinformation, right in the street, and can getto any location within the city.

iMadrid-Barajas Airport. Terminal 4hArriva ha 10 a 11fAeRoPUeRTo T4kMa t sua frm 9am t 8pm

FOREIGN TOURIST INFORMATIONAND ASSISTANCE SERVICE (SATE)hlait,19 (Ctra Pic stati)

fsAnTo doMIngo / PlAZA de esPAA /CAllAobifat: (+34) 91 548 85 37 /

(+34) 91 548 80 08kevr a frm 9am t 12am

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