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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 |
 Theatre, music and international dance |
Plaza de España, 8 Dirección General de Promoción Cultural Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 588 2900 (tourist office) http://www.madrid.org/clas_art... |
Madrid's major cultural showcase in the autumn fills most of the city's stages with theatre, dance and musical performances. Companies from various countries attend, and the festival traditionally starts with a show in Teatro Albo and others follow in the Bellas Artes, Sala Cuarta Pared, La Abad and other venues. In terms of dance, the Spanish program is outstanding as are the flamenco and classical music concerts and opera performances. Ticket prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Coin and stamp collectors' paradise |
Plaza Mayor Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 540 4010 |
Taking a trip to the Coin and Stamp Collector's Market in Plaza Mayor is a perfect excuse to get to know the area and visit the sites around the plaza. On Sunday mornings, the square is lined with stalls selling coins and stamps for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This square was once a venue for bullfights as well as trials and executions during the Inquisition and now hosts concerts in summer and a Christmas Market in December. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Spanish haute couture |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 722 5084 / +34 91 722 5000 http://www.cibeles.ifema.es cibeles@ifema.es |
Spain's most important and glamorous fashion showcase is intended to attract buyers from all over the world. It is part of Semana Internacional de la Moda (International Fashion Week)—an event that takes place twice a year. Outstanding Spanish designers like Javier Larrainzar, María José Navarro, Carmela Rosso, Victorio & Lucchino, Pedro del Hierro, and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada show their new creations here. Admission is by invitation only. 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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Other art media on show |
Avenida de Portugal (Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo-Pabellón La Pipa) Madrid 28011 Spain +34 91 588 9393 camponaciones@munimadrid.es |
The focus of this event is contemporary prints (including lithographs, etchings, silkscreen, and aquatints) for sale at prices the public can afford (from EUR300). Over a hundred exhibitors show work by famous artists like Picasso, Saura, and Miró alongside the new generation of Ignacio Casares, María Velasco, and Juan de Sande. Engravings and rare etchings, as well as digital prints, video images, photographs, and holographs are also on display. Other activities include book presentations, conferences and organized debates. Call for admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |