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 Impressive religious celebrations |
Calle del Nuncio 14 Madrid, Madrid Spain +34 91 540 4010 |
The most spectacular part of Madrid's Easter celebrations during Semana Santa (Holy Week) are the religious processions. On Maundy Thursday, the Jess El Pobre (humble) procession sets out from San Pedro church (c/Nuncio, 15) at 7p. The popular Jess Nazareno procession leaves the Baslica de Jess de Medinacelli (Plaza de Jess, 2) at 7p on Good Friday. There's also a silent procession on Good Friday that winds its way along Calle Alcal to arrive at Puerta del Sol around 11p, bringing with it 800 participants, guards of honour and brass bands. On Holy Saturday, the procession of the Virgen Dolorosa leaves the Baslica de Jess de Medinacelli at 8a. That afternoon, the procession of Soledad sets out at 4.30p with a traditional band from the Monasterio del Corpus Christi (on Plaza Congreso de Miranda). It's worth tasting the typical sweets associated with these celebrations, called torrijas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Madrid's largest and most popular flea-market |
Plaza de Cascorro (Plaza de Cascorro) Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 588 2900 (tourist office) |
The capital's best-known street market fills up with people to the saturation point after noon, so if you want to wander around all the fascinating stalls in peace, you should arrive by 10a. You can stop for a drink or a bite to eat in neighboring cafes and then head for the Plaza de Cascorro, featuring the statue of Eloy Gonzalo, a Spanish soldier who challenged the Cubans in their war of independence with just a tin of petrol. Everything from clothes, furniture to house wares can be bought at this all encompassing market. No admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Spectacular Outdoor Shows |
Various venues Madrid 28005 Spain +34 (0)91 588 2900 (Tourist Information) |
Madrid's Town Hall organises outdoor cultural events that run throughout the summer months. Events include theater, dance, zarzuela (Spanish opera), cabaret, and cinema. The main venues include cuartel del Conde Duque (concerts and contemporary dance), La Muralla Arabe (theater), La Corrala (zarzuela), Parque de la Bombilla (cinema), and Parque del Retiro's Festival de Teres de Madrid (Puppet Theater). There are indoor shows as well, at Centro Cultural de la Villa (zarzuela) and Pradillo, and El Canto de la Cabra (theater). Review © 2007, Wcities |