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* Basilica de San Francisco El Grande
* Basilica de San Miguel
* Botín
* Calle de Serrano
* Casa de América
* Casa Museo de Lope de Vega
* Casa de la Villa
* Casón del Buen Retiro
* Catedral de La Almundena
* Catedral de San Isidro
* Centro Cultural Conde Duque
* Convento de las Carboneras
* Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
* Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Bernabéu Stadium)
* Iglesia de las Calatravas
* Iglesia de Las Salesas
* Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol
* Iglesia y Convento de las Trinitarias
* Mercado de San Miguel
* Monasterio de la Encarnación
* Museo Arqueológico Nacional
* Museo Nacional de Antropología
* Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
* Museo De La Real Academia De Bellas Artes De San Fernando
* Museo Cerralbo
* Museo Chicote
* Museo del Ejército
* Museo Naval
* Museo Romántico
* Museo Del Traje
* Palacio de Comunicaciones
* Palacio de las Cortes
* The Paseos
* Plaza de la Cibeles
* Plaza de Toros de las Ventas
* Puerta del Sol
* Puerta de Toledo
* El Rastro (Rastro Flea Market)
* Real Fábrica de Tapices
* Real Jardín Botánico
* Teleférico
* Telefónica
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Food&Drink
In The Know
Did You Know?
( Worth Seeing )
This is the only traditional food market of its kind left in the heart of Madrid. Built in 1915 but recently renovated, the hall is a graceful combination of green-painted iron and glass. Even if you are not buying, a stroll past the stalls shows why Madrid is called Spain's biggest port: all the best freshly caught fish is transported straight to the capital. Fishmongers might be working on a whole mero (halibut) weighing 40kg; charcuterías (delicatessens) are piled with dozens of types of sausage and cheese; carnicerías (butchers) offer tender pork; and the range of colourful fresh fruit and vegetables is astonishing. Stop for a snack at the small café-bar in the middle and eavesdrop on vendors discussing deals.
In Madrid terms, this marketplace is relatively new. It dates back to the early 19th century, when José I demolished narrow streets, old houses and ancient churches to create new squares and open spaces in the capital. His enthusiasm earned him the nickname, El Rey Plazuelas
(King of the Little Squares). The San Miguel market replaced a church of the same name.
Address: Plaza de San Miguel
Phone: 91 541 0792
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-2, 5-8
Restaurant: Café del Mercado (Inexpensive)
Metro: Sol
Accessible: None
Admission: Free
Other: Plaza Mayor, Casa de la Villa
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