Best Area to Stay in Madrid - Posted April 23, 2012
If you enjoyed staying in Barcelona’s Gracia district, you’ll love staying in Salamanca quarter. This very upscale area does get very quiet on weekends and it’s certainly the safest area to lodge, within walking distance of everywhere and there is a few really nice places to eat along the square. For an area that is [...]
What to See in Madrid’s Buen Retiro Park - Posted November 1, 2011
The Retiro Pond (a large artificial lake) The Monument of King Alfonso XII (a semicircular colonnade and an equestrian statue of the monarch) The Rosaleda Garden Fountain of the Falling Angel (1922, representing Lucifer falling from Heaven) Palacio de Cristal (Built in 1887, today it’s used for temporary exhibitions) The Palacio de Velazquez (1884) The [...]
Estampa Madrid, Print and Art Editions Fair - Posted October 6, 2011
The 19th edition of Estampa, Madrid’s contemporary art and print editions fair, is set to take place towards the end October. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse a large selection of photographs, engravings, digital works, artists’ notebooks and more. Lithographs, etchings and screenprints are on sale at affordable prices during Estampa, Madrid’s Print and [...]
Auto Retro Barcelona for Vintage Car Enthusiasts - Posted September 19, 2011
If you are a classic cars professional or just a fun or vehicle collector, Auto Retro Barcelona is leader show that you shouldn’t miss. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique holidays in Barcelona while attending such great exposition of vintage cars. Last year, Auto Retro exhibited on 30,000 square meters, over 600 [...]
Sagrada Familia Interior Exposed - Posted September 7, 2011
Since we posted Photos of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on our blog few weeks ago, readers were interested more in seeing the interior of this grandiose monument. Here are pictures and even video of the interior of Sagrada Familia. The Columns of Sagrada Familia The Sagrada Familia’s interior is impressive with massive columns similar to [...]
Madrid Food Market: Mercado de San Miguel - Posted September 5, 2011
The “Mercado de San Miguel” is considered as one of the oldest markets in Madrid. It was totally reconstructed to provide a new concept of food market. Today the market bustles with hundreds of varieties of cheese, fruits also as delicious Spanish tapas. This hundred years old market offers 33 shops with a large scale [...]
Barceloneta Facts and Photos, Barcelona - Posted August 9, 2011
La Barceloneta is one of the most fashionable districts of Barcelona, it is a shape of a triangle, and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on two of its three sides. Barceloneta is a former fisherman’s residence in a maritime atmosphere with many typical seafood restaurants to dine at a budget. Barceloneta is one of [...]
Photos and Characteristics of Barcelona Born District - Posted August 8, 2011
Nowadays, Barcelona’s Born district (also called El Born or El Borne) became one of the most fashionable districts of Barcelona. Located on the east of the Ramblas, its unique labyrinth streets is full of fashion boutiques, artisan shops, restaurants and cafes. The main monument of El Born is the impressive Maria del Mar church. Behind [...]
Madrid Liber 2011 International Book Fair From 5 to 7 October - Posted August 1, 2011
The Liber takes place every year and the host city is alternating between Madrid and Barcelona. This year the 29th edition of Liber 2011 will be from 5 to 7 October in Madrid’s FEMA space. Participants will be able to discover all the latest new features on the market and the national and international titles [...]
Discovering La Latina in Madrid - Posted July 28, 2011
La Latina is a neighbourhood in the very city centre of Madrid, Spain. La Latina occupies the place of the oldest area in Madrid, the Islamic citadel inside the city walls, with narrow streets and large squares. La Latina is in the heart of old Madrid, a part of the city with picturesque streets and [...]
