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Born in London, he started his working life in the Foreign Office in DowningStreet before moving on to translating and journalism. He previously resided in Greece, North Africa, andin various other Spanish cities, including Málaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, and Las Palmasde Gran Canaria. A lifelong lover of Hispanic culture, history, and language, his publications include abook on Madrid province calledMadrid Escapes.He has contributed toTime OutandInsightand is theauthor ofFrommer's Barcelonaand co-author ofPauline Frommer's Spain.Published by:WILEY PUBLISHING, INC.111 River St.Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774Copyright © 2011 Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. All rights reserved. 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Some content that appears in print maynot be available in electronic formats.Manufactured in the United States of America54 3 21CONTENTSList of Maps vi1 THE BEST OF MADRID 1The Most Unforgettable MadridExperiences 1The Best Splurge Hotels 4The Best Moderately PricedHotels 5The Most Unforgettable DiningExperiences 5The Best Things to Do ForFree 6The Best Stuff to Bring Home 7The Best Unique Tabernas 7The Best Bars & Cafes 7The Best Museums 82 MADRID IN DEPTH 10Madrid Today 10DO YOU KNOW . . . 11WHY THE BEAR AND THE MADROÑOTREE ARE THE SYMBOLS OF MADRID?DO YOU KNOW . . . 12WHY THE MANZANARES RIVER HASHAD SUCH BAD PRESS?MADRID THEN & NOW: REBELLING &REVOLTING 17MEMORABLE QUOTES 19Art & Architecture in Madrid 20Madrid in Books, Film, TV &Music 22DO YOU KNOW . . . 24WHY MADRILLEÑOS ARE KNOWN AS“GATOS” (CATS)?A Brief Guide to Etiquette inSpain 13Looking Back at Madrid 15MADRID THEN & NOW: FROM AUTOS DE FETO PORTRAIT PAINTINGS 16Eating & Drinking in Madrid 253 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO MADRID 30Visitor Information 30Entry Requirements 32When to Go 33CALENDAR OF EVENTS 34Getting There & Getting Around 36Money & Costs 47Health 50Safety 51A NOTE ON DISCRIMINATION 53 57FROMMERS.COM: THE COMPLETETRAVEL RESOURCE 58IT’S EASY BEING GREENSpecialized Travel Resources 53Sustainable Tourism 55Packages for the IndependentTraveler 59Escorted General-Interest Tours 59Staying Connected 60ONLINE TRAVELER’S TOOLBOX 64
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