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 Luxurious and modern |
Carretera La Coruna 29000 Madrid, Madrid 28250 Spain +34 91 856 11 00 http://www.casinogranmadrid.es |
In business since 1981, offering a wide range of leisure facilities, come here to make or lose your fortune. It's a modern complex with four separate gaming rooms where you can play French or American roulette, black jack, poker, baccarat or the simpler slot machines. The restaurant serves international cuisine, there are several buffets, bars and even a disco. The function rooms can be used for business or social events.Admission is for over-18s only and ID or passport is necessary. The dress code is strict: men must wear a sports jacket during winter (October 1-May 31).Free transport service to and from downtown Madrid, leaving Plaza España (at number 6) at 4:30p, 6p, 7:30p, 9p & 11:10p, or Plaza Colón (opposite Cafetería Riofrío) at 3:30p, 5:30p, 6:30p & 11p.Open every day except Dec 24. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 New artistic trends |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 722 5016 http://www.arco.ifema.es ctasende@ifema.es |
An important international event in the art world that brings together gallery directors from over 20 different countries, commercial agents, representatives from museums and other cultural institutions, collectors and artists. The works on show are examples of the finest contemporary art, with a special emphasis on the avant-garde and experimental. You can learn a lot about modern art by attending the lectures and debates. The first two days are reserved for professionals in the field only. General admission is EUR30, and EUR20 for students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Fernando Carmona |
 Photo: Jorge Montero Tapia |
 Photo: Jorge Montero Tapia |
 Photo: Fernando Carmona |
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Huge antiques fair |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 722 5000 http://www.feriarte.ifema.es ofitec@ifema.es |
Known as Spain's major antiques fair, and the third most important in Europe, this event attracts dozens of dealers and gallery owners from all over the country. More than 30,000 items are on display, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, clocks and textiles. Objects must be at least 100 years old, so you'll find Alfonsine, Edwardian, Classic, baroque, rustic and Oriental styles, as well as a few art deco pieces and paintings and sculpture by deceased 20th-Century artists. A panel of experts guarantees the authenticity of items. Admission is EUR6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Three-day outdoor music festival in Móstoles |
Parque El Soto Madrid, Madrid 28935 Spain http://www.festimad.es festimad@festimad.es |
This is Madrid's annual Woodstock. That means two or three days (and nights) of Radical Rock music, camping out and making new friends in the middle of May. National and international acts have been signed up to play pop, dance, hip-hop, punk and hardcore rock to audiences of 20000 plus per day. The venue is an enormous park called El Soto, some 20km outside Madrid. The facilities include various stages, chill-out zones, a flea market, camping area, medical services, food and beverages, ATM's, running water and public telephones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Huge multiplex with 25 screens |
Calle de Edgar Neville Carretera Madrid-Boadilla del Monte (Ciudad de la Imagen) Madrid, Madrid 28223 Spain +34 91 512 7000 http://www.kinepolis.es |
The world's largest cinema complex is 12km outside the capital and shows all the latest releases on its 25 different screens. The screens are huge, the seats are comfortable, with individual armrests and 1m gaps in between rows. There are three daily showings, the first starting at 5p (or 4p on Sa & Su), and late-night sessions (at 1a & 1:20a) on F, Sa, Su and holidays. There are several fast food outlets, bars and plenty of free, secure parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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