About this book
Discover this exciting city with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to admire masterpieces in the Prado, bar-crawl through the Rastro or watch a game at the BernabĂ©u, this new edition of Pocket Rough Guide Madrid will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside Pocket Rough Guide Madrid - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit.- Full-colour maps and a free pull-out map - navigate the backstreets of Madrid de los Asturias or work your way down monumental Gran VĂa without needing to get online.- Stunning, inspirational image. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Madrid's best sights and experiences.- Itineraries - carefully planned days to help you organize your visit.- Detailed city coverage - whether ticking off the big sights or getting off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid de los Asturias; Palacio Real; Ăpera; Rastro; LavapiĂ©s; Embajadores; Sol; Santa Ana; Huertas; Paseo del Arte; Retiro; Gran VĂa; Chueca; Malasaña; Salamanca; Paseo de la Castellana; Plaza de España. Attractions include: Museo del Prado; Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; Museo Reina SofĂa; Palacio Real; Estadio Santiago BernabĂ©u; Real FĂĄbrica de Tapices; the Retiro; Parque de Atracciones.- Day-trips - venture further afield to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Aranjuez or ChinchĂłn.- Accommodation - the best places to stay, to suit every budget. - Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, tourist information, festivals and events, and more.- Background information - an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with Pocket Rough Guide Madrid About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- Introduction 4
- When to visit 5
- Where to 7
- Madrid at a glance 8
- Things not to miss 10
- Itineraries 18
- Places 25
- Madrid de los Austrias 26
- Palacio Real and Ăpera 36
- Rastro, Lavapiés and Embajadores 44
- Sol, Santa Ana and Huertas 50
- Paseo del Arte and Retiro 64
- Gran VĂa, Chueca and Malasaña 78
- Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana 90
- Plaza de España and beyond 100
- Day-trips 112
- Accommodation 124
- Essentials 134
- Arrival 136
- Getting around 137
- Directory A-Z 139
- Festivals and events 144
- Chronology 145
- Spanish 147
- Glossary 151
- Small print and index 152