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Movie theaters
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Renoir Plaza de España
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Golem Alphaville
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Renoir Cuatro Caminos
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Yelmo Cines Ideal
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Theaters

Teatro Español
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Casa Encendida
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Teatro Valle-Inclán
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Teatro de la Zarzuela
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Libraries

Biblioteca Nacional
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Círculo de Bellas Artes
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Instituto Internacional
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Bibliotecas Públicas
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Biblioteca Pública central
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Biblioteca Ruíz Egea
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Bookstores

Booksellers
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Pasajes
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Petra´s International
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J & J
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Bullfights

Las Ventas
C/ Alcalá 237. Metro: Ventas
Tel: 913 562 200/902 150 025
Tickets can be purchased 10-12 days in
advance at www.taquillatoros.com
Friday hours: 10:00-14:00 /17:00-20:00
Season: March through October
May-June: Feria de San Isidro

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Attractions

Theme Park
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Madrid Planetarium
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Zoo Aquarium of Madrid
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Warner Park Madrid
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Dreams Ice Palace (Ice Skating Rink)
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Madrid Cable Car
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Shopping and Beauty

Madrid is a shopper’s paradise, where designer stores compete for attention with small, quirky shops. There are two main shopping areas in the city - the crowded and popular streets around the pedestrianized Preciados and the Puerta del Sol and the Salamanca district which is host to designer brands as well as up-market antiques. For the latest streetware, visit the Chueca district.

A favorite local activity is shopping at the street or flea markets, where you can spend a pleasant few hours browsing for antiques, second-hand clothes, pottery, handicrafts and furniture. Every Sunday the legendary El Rastro flea market in Ribera de Curtidores (Metro: Latina) is a must for any visitor to Madrid for the variety of goods to be found, from antiques to trendy garments. Be careful, however, as pickpockets frequent the market.
Among the food markets, it is worth visiting the colourful Mercado de San Miguel in Plaza San Miguel nearby Plaza Mayor. The stallholders offer an array of delicious produce, including traditional cured meats and Spanish cheeses.
As for annual fairs, the Feria del Libro, held at the end of May, is an impressive outdoor bookfair. Hundreds of stalls are set up in the Parque del Retiro, and publishers and bookshop owners exhibit their wares for two weeks. On the Paseo de Recoletos, the Feria de Artesanos takes place every December selling all kinds of crafts, making it ideal for Christmas shopping. Throughout December, the Plaza Mayor is the venue for a traditional Christmas fair.
Among the best shopping centers are El Jardín de Serrano (high-quality galleria that stocks fashion, jewellery, gifts and accessories), ABC Serrano, La Vaguada (more variety at cheaper prices), El Corte Inglés (with many branches throughout the city) and The Principe Pio shopping center.
The Spanish chain stores Zara and Mango offer easy-to-wear clothes for women at very good prices, with stores branches all over the city. For high-end fashion, there are many well-known Spanish designers, such as Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Antonio Pernas, Loewe, Purificación García, Roberto Verino, and Adolfo Domínguez. All stores can be found in c/ Serrano in the Salamanca district.

Beauty Care

Medina Mayrit
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City Spa
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Rizos Hairdressing salon
C/ Rafael Calvo, 5.

Chi Spa
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Instituto Estética Personal
C/ Juan Pérez Zuñiga, 21

Masajista
General Martínez Campos, 40

The Chispa
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Peluquería Ana
C/ Almansa 49. Tel. 617136808
11am - 9pm

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning

Lavandería Wash’n Dry
C/Corredera Alta de San Pablo, 14

5àSec
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Lavanderías Madrileñas
C/ Gral Diaz Porlier, 103

H3O
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