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Madrid, Spain

Population 3 million

Dialing Code Country: 34 Area Code: 91

Major Industries Government, Textiles, Tourism

Electricity 220 volts, 60 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Did You Know? Madrid towers as Europe's highest city at 2,100 feet/640 meters.

Orientation Madrid, Spain's capital, sits in the center of the country which resembles an obese peninsula.

Local Time

12:38 AM

Local Weather

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Local Expert: Abha Malpani

I'm an Indian girl living, loving and lost in Madrid -- I've been here over a year now. Here I write and rant for a handful of travel-blogs, and teach English to pay my rent. When I'm not trying to...

 
May 10, 2008
Local News

Bullfighting season Madrid - Fiesta de San Isidro!

This week, until the end of the month, Madrid celebrates the Fiesta of San Isidro with the main day of celebration being May 15 -- which is a public holiday in the city.

Should you have the urge to watch bullfights this is the...

May 08, 2008
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Madrid's Best Barrios

City areas in Spain are divided into "barrios" i.e. neighbourhoods. Compared to other cities, Madrid does not have that many "historical" things to see, but a lot of the city's flavour and local culture can be found in its various barrios. Each barrio is distinct with its own

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May 06, 2008
Dining Review

Get those steaks, Argentinean and cheap!

Just like burgers, if you're a meat-eater you also crave that perfect slab of meat. If you get that urge to devour a bloody steak and prefer to stay away from the Irish Rover, boy have I found the place for you!

Located on a little street called Calle Pez, 30 in barrio Malasaña sits

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May 02, 2008
Local News

National Holiday: May 2 in Madrid

Today Madrid celebrates this day back in 1808 when the Spanish people rebelled against the French occupation. Spain was occupied by the French under Napolean Bonaparte, who began his conquest of Europe in 1807 by occupying Portugal. 

When Bonaparte came to Spain, King Charles IV was

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April 29, 2008
Dining Review

Cheap but excellent Flamenco dancing in Madrid

Yes, it's true: you don't have to spend a bomb to see good Flamenco in Madrid. Although you can, and other than a little hole in your pocket, you won't be disappointed. But, if you are not fussed about visiting the Flamenco bar where Che Guevara and Ronald Regan hung out (where the show would be

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