No Borders. An alternative guide to Madrid

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1 No Borders An alternative guide to Madrid

2 Hola! Welcome to the city of Madrid. In this guide you will find tips and advice on a range of interesting things to do and see in Madrid, including where to eat, shop, party and explore. Madrid is a very lively city that has something for everyone to enjoy. It is said that the Spanish consider the most beautiful thing in their country to be their 'solidarity', and indeed the Madrileño live up to this in every sense. And don't be afraid to practice your spanish with the locals. Madrid is a large city made up of a number of barrios or zones, so it almost feels like lots of smaller towns clustered together as the different areas all have their own distinctive character. It's a place where there is so much to see and do that it is impossible to run out of things to explore and discover.

3 Common Phrases Oye! Hey, oi Vale Ok Claro Used similarly to Vale. Used a lot to show you understand or agree with what someone is saying, or to show that you are listening. Literally translates as clear A ver lets see. (Use when you are thinking, deciding or looking for something) Venga! Come on! (You can also use Anda when you want someone to hurry up with something) Venga va! You re on! Date prisa! Hurry yourself up! No pasa nada no problem, no big deal Dios mio/por Dios Oh my god/ For god s sake Y Qué? So what? Pibe Guy Vaya Haha, or oh dear. Used as an emotional expression Sin duda/no cabe duda No doubt, without a doubt 3. Language El lenguaje de las calles If you re feeling brave, why not use some more advanced words? If you really want to communicate in more depth and make friends, then you need to know more phrases than the ones you learn in textbooks or language dictionaries. Learn how to talk like a proper Madrileño (Madridian), and try some slang! NB: For words with o/a after them, the o ending refers to boys (or masculine objects), and ending the word in a turns it into a word to describe or talk to girls (or about feminine objects).

4 A very controversial topic in Spain is the tradition of bullfighting (corrida de toros). Some cities of Spain have already turned their backs on this tradition, but in Madrid it still lives on. A bull is provoked by a flapping cloth and injured with a spear, before he is forcefully stabbed between his shoulder blades. Supporters call it a tradition. Enemies, however, name it animal cruelty. Everyone is free to form their own opinion about this Spanish custom. The largest bullfighting area of Spain may give some impressions to help you to form an opinion. Those who are interested should visit the arena, Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, in Salamanca, a district in the heard of Madrid. There you will find a range of prices, from very cheap to all the way up to 115 Euros, for one ticket. The official bullfighting season is from March to October. During this season, the bullfighting shows are on every sunday. The best time to see a bullfighting show is during the Feast Day of San Isidro in May. The most celebrated holiday in Madrid. Plaza de Toros de las Ventas Calle de la Alacalá 237 Nearest metro station: Las Ventas Ticket selling: Every Friday and Telephone: Bullfighting (corrida de toros)

5 El Museo Sorolla Location:- El Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Paseo del General Martínez Campos, Madrid (+34) Transport:- Iglesia Opening Hours:- Open everyday from 9:30 am to 8pm Ticket office hours:-last admission 30 minutes before closing (the galleries are cleared 15 minutes before closing) Website:- (Spanish) Although not as well-known as some of the more publicised art galleries in Madrid, El Museo Sorolla houses some of the most beautiful works of art created by Joaquín Sorolla. The Valencian, Joaquin Sorolla, was an Impressionist who produced the majority of his work during the late 1800s. Before the artist died in 1923, he lived in what has now been converted to El Museo Sorolla. Built between 1910 and 1911, the house has been left as it was when Joaquín Sorolla died, and it also displays the final painting he was working on just before he passed away. The art gallery exhibits Joaquín Sorolla s renowned light and serene landscapes and portraits, as well as a variety of sculptures, ceramics, jewellery and furniture created by himself and other artists, such as Rodin. The highlights of the gallery are the artist s beautifully lit studio and dining room which display a stunning portrait of his wife and children. El Museo Sorolla is easily accessible as it is located near three metro stations: Iglesia, Rubén Dario and Gregorio Marañón. The entry fee is 3.00, however children, students and pensioners can visit for free and all are welcome for free on Sundays. The art gallery is definitely worth visiting for an insight into one of Madrid s little known treasures.

6 Fedirico Castellano Valid Thru 09/59 BBVA Fedirico BBVA Tiempo de Compras! (Shopping Time!) En la tienda (In the store) Se puede comprar ropa interior? (Can I buy underwear?) Propador (Dressing room) Pudeo cojer esto en otra talla? (Can I get this in another size? Me encanta! (I love it!) Claro. (Of course.) Por supuesto. (Of course.) Cuanto cuesta esto? (How much does this cost?) No hay rebajes? (Are there any sales?) Que caro! (How expensive!) No para ropa interior. (Not for underwear.) Diez euros. (Ten euros) Bueno, a decir verdad, no me gusto mucho la ropa interior. Puedo probar una camisa? (Well, in truth, I don't like the underwear that much. Can I try on a shirt.) Esto esta en rebaja, solamente tres euros! (This is on sale, only three euros!) Que beuno! Puedo pagar con tarjeta? Claro! (Of course!) SEXY (How great! Can I pay with card?) Gracias! Gracias (Thank you!)

7 Madrid, as we all know, is a constantly thriving capital, always offering more to do, more to see and more to eat! However, alongside the tapas and flamenco, Madrid has made a name for itself as one of the greenest cities in the world; offering a multitude of green and leafy spaces like bubbles of tranquillity to offset the hustle and bustle of the city. These oases range from expansive park land such as Madrid Rio, Campo de Moro and the Parque del Buen Retiro to smaller more intimate spaces scattered throughout the city; such as el Jardin Museo del Romanticism and Esta Es Una Plaza. GREEN SPACES OF MADRID

8 The CTR Team Naomi Whittaker Language and fashion Marianna Krause Custums Sharon Nahal Museums Nikki Simmons Introduction / Layout Design Anne Stone Transport / Markets Reema Joshi Museums Esha Chaman Food and markets Jessica Martin Entertainment Adam Termote Nightlife Sofiane Ziad Street Art Jean Sellar Green spaces David Josephs Sport Roxanne Barbon Comic strips