No BordersAn alternative guide

to Madrid

Hola! Welcome to the city of Madrid. In this guide you will find tips and advice on a range of interesting things to do and see in Madrid, including where to eat, shop, party and explore.

Madrid is a very lively city that has something for everyone to enjoy. It is said that the Spanish consider the most beautiful thing in their country to be their 'solidarity', and indeed the Madrileo live up to this in every sense. And don't be afraid to practice your spanish with the locals.

Madrid is a large city made up of a number of barrios or zones, so it almost feels like lots of smaller towns clustered together as the different areas all have their own distinctive character. It's a place where there is so much to see and do that it is impossible to run out ofthings to explore and discover.

Language El lenguaje de las calles

If youre feeling brave, why not use some more advanced words? If you really want to communicate in more depth and make friends, then you need to know more phrases than the ones you learn in textbooks or language dictionaries. Learn how to talk like a proper Madrileo (Madridian), and try some slang!

NB: For words with o/a after them, the o ending refers to boys (or masculine objects), and ending the word in a turns it into a word to describe or talk to girls (or about feminine objects).

Oye! Hey, oiVale OkClaro Used similarly to Vale. Used a lot to show you un-derstand or agree with what someone is saying, or to show that you are listening. Literally translates as clearA ver lets see. (Use when you are thinking, deciding or looking for something)Venga! Come on! (You can also use Anda when you want someone to hurry up with something)Venga va! Youre on!Date prisa! Hurry yourself up!No pasa nada no problem, no big dealDios mio/Por Dios Oh my god/ For gods sakeY Qu? So what?Pibe GuyVaya Haha, or oh dear. Used as an emotional expressionSin duda/No cabe duda No doubt, without a doubt

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A very controversial topic in Spain is the tradition of bullfighting (corrida de toros). Some cities of Spain have already turned their backs on this tra-dition, but in Madrid it still lives on. A bull is provoked by a flapping cloth and injured with a spear, before he is force-fully stabbed between his shoulder blades. Supporters call it a tradition. Enemies, however, name it animal cru-elty. Everyone is free to form their own opinion about this Spanish custom.

The largest bullfighting area of Spain may give some impressions to help you to form an opinion.

Those who are interested should visit the arena, Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, in Salamanca, a district in the heard of Madrid.

There you will find a range of prices, from very cheap to all the way up to 115 Euros, for one ticket.

The official bullfighting season is from March to October. During this season, the bullfighting shows are on every sunday.

The best time to see a bullfighting show is during the Feast Day of San Isidro in May. The most celebrated holiday in Madrid.

Plaza de Toros de las VentasCalle de la Alacal 237Nearest metro station: Las VentasTicket selling: Every Friday 10 14 and 17 20 Telephone: 0034902150025

Bullfighting (corrida de toros)

El Museo Sorolla

Although not as well-known as some of the more publicised art galleries in Madrid, El Museo Sorol-la houses some of the most beauti-ful works of art created by Joaqun Sorolla. The Valencian, Joaquin So-rolla, was an Impressionist who produced the majority of his work during the late 1800s. Before the artist died in 1923, he lived in what has now been converted to El Mu-seo Sorolla. Built between 1910 and 1911, the house has been left as it was when Joaqun Sorolla died, and it also displays the final painting he was working on just before he passed away.

The art gallery exhibits Joaqun So-rollas renowned light and serene landscapes and portraits, as well as a variety of sculptures, ceram-ics, jewellery and furniture created by himself and other artists, such as Rodin. The highlights of the gal-lery are the artists beautifully lit studio and dining room which dis-play a stunning portrait of his wife and children.

El Museo Sorolla is easily accessi-ble as it is located near three metro stations: Iglesia, Rubn Dario and Gregorio Maran. The entry fee is 3.00, however children, students and pensioners can visit for free and all are welcome for free on Sundays. The art gallery is definite-ly worth visiting for an insight into one of Madrids little known treas-ures.

Location:- El Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Paseo del General Martnez Campos, 37 28010 Madrid

(+34) 913 10 15 84

Transport:- IglesiaOpening Hours:- Open everyday from 9:30 am to 8pm

Ticket office hours:-Last admission 30 minutes before closing (the galleries are cleared 15 minutes before closing)

Website:- http://museosorolla.mcu.es/ (Spanish)

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GREEN SPACES OF MADRID

Madrid, as we all know, is a constantly thriving capital, always offering more to do, more to see and more to eat!

However, alongside the tapas and fla-menco, Madrid has made a name for itself as one of the greenest cities in the world; offering a multitude of green and leafy spaces like bubbles of tran-quillity to offset the hustle and bustle of the city.

These oases range from expansive park land such as Madrid Rio, Campo de Moro and the Parque del Buen Re-tiro to smaller more intimate spaces scattered throughout the city; such as el Jardin Museo del Romanticism and Esta Es Una Plaza.

The CTR Team

NIKKI SIMMONSIntroduction / Layout Design

ANNE STONETransport / Markets

NAOMI WHITTAKERLanguage and fashion

MARIANNA KRAUSECustums

SHARON NAHALMuseums

REEMA JOSHIMuseums

ESHA CHAMANFood and markets

JESSICA MARTINEntertainment

ADAM TERMOTENightlife

SOFIANE ZIADStreet Art

JEAN SELLARGreen spaces

DAVID JOSEPHSSport

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