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OPENING HOURS Cathedral
de la Almudena
Bailen, 10. Open: every day, from 9.00 to 20.00. 915 422 100.
Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Paseo de San Antonio de la Florida, 5. Open: Mon. to Fri., from
10.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 20.00. Sat. and Sun.. from
10.00 to 14.00. Closed: Mondays and holidays. 915 422 100
Monasterio de La Encarnacion
Plaza de la Encarnaci6n. Open: Mon. to Sat.. from 9.30 to 14.00.
Sun and holidays from 9.00 to 14.00. Closed: Mondays. 915 474
350
Palacio Real
Bailen. Open: from April to September: weekdays, from 9.00 to
18.00. Sundays and holidays from 9.00 to 15.00. On Wednesdays,
citizens from the EU can enter free. 914 848 800
Monasterio
de las Descalzas Reales
Plaza de las Descalzas Reales. Open: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays from 10.30 to 12.45 and from 16.00 to 17.45. Fridays
from 10.30 to 12.45. Sundays and holidays from 11.00 to13.45.
915 475 350
Real Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Atocha
Julian Gallarre Street. 1. 915 513 804
Parroquia
de San Jeronimo el Real
Moreto Street, 4. 914 203 568
Parroquia de
Santa Barbara or Iglesia de las Salesas Reales
General Castalios Street, 2. 913 194 811
HOTELS Hotel Princesa (***** )
Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 5 and 7. 915 476 700. www.solmelia.com
Tryp Ambassador (****)
Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 5.
915416700. www.solmelia.com Two historical buildings, a convent
and a palace, have been fitted out for this hotel, which has
a pleasant arched courtyard. Excellent site between the Gran
Via and Opera.
Opera (***)
Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 2. 915412800. www.hotelopera.com
Another well sited hotel, opposite the Royal Theatre.
Best Western Cason del Tormes (***)
De Rio Street. 7. 915 419 746. www.bestwestern.es
Moncloa
Garden (***)
Serrano Jover Street. 1. 915 424 582. www.qualitymoncloagarden.com
RESTAURANTS Al Norte
915 472 222
San Nicolas, 8. Specialities from the North and a warm atmosphere.
Cafe de Oriente
915413 974
Plaza de Oriente, 2. Good menu and well designed and elegant
decor. A good sampling menu.
Can Punyetes
915 420 921 Senores de Luzon, 5. Catalan cuisine and excellent
grilled meat. a stone's throw from the Plaza de la Villa.
Casa Ciriaco
915 480 620
Mayor, 84. A place with style, and very traditional food.
Casa Mingo
915 477 918
Paseo de la Florida, 2. Cider, roast chicken and Cabrales cheese
in a tavern with a traditional atmosphere.
El
Anciano Rey de los Vinos
915595332
Bailen, 19. Hidden in a modest building opposite the Royal Palace,
this early 20th century bar has a good choice of wines and canapes.
El Cafe de Chinitas
915 471 502 Torija, 7. One of the oldest flamenco clubs in town.
El Barandal
915 411133
Independencia, 2. Choice of wines, rustic restaurant full of
interesting details.
La Bola
915 478 930
Bola, 5. One of the most famous 'cocidos' (traditional meat
and vegetable stews) in Madrid, served in small earthenware
pots, as tradition demands.
La Taberna del
Alabardero
915 472577
Felipe V, 6. Good tapas and larger portions in a friendly bar
with tasteful decor.
Inshala
915 482 032
Amnistia, 10. Wonderful food from Arab countries, Argentina,
Spain and from farther afield.
Taberna de San
Miguel
915 428 938 Conde de Miranda, 4. Creative home cooking, next
to the lovely San Miguel market.
Taberneros
Santiago, 9. Good choice of wines.
COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE
AND COCKTAILS Cafe de los Austrias
Plaza de Ramales, 1. One of those places which invites conversation.
El Monaguillo
Plaza de la Cruz Verde, 3. Ecclesiastical decor and a great
terrace. near the viaduct.
Garibaldi
San Felipe Neri, 4. Late night bar, young atmosphere and live
music.
Marula Cafe
Caños Viejos, 3. Late night bar with soul and funky music.
Vergara
Vergara, 1. Several types of coffee and home made croquettes.
near Opera.
TRADITIONAL SHOPS AND 'ONE-OF-A-KIND' STORES
El Alambique Crockery shop (Cacharrería
El Alambique)
Plaza de la Encarnacion, 2. Wonderful establishment specialising
in kitchenware.
La Escalinata Bookshop (Libreria La Escalinata)
Escalinata 7. Very pleasant small shop, selling antique children's
and fashion books.
Real Musical
Carlos III, 1. Magnificent collection of records and musical
instruments.
Vlctimas del Celuloide
Santiago, 4. Sells objects in a class of their own, accessories
and things to buy on a whim.
CONFECTIONERY,WINE CELLARS AND FOOD SHOPPING Horno
La Santiaguesa
Mayor, 73. Good sweets. cakes and bread made on the premises. |
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