Madrid - La Latina & Lavapies (Chapter)

La Latina combines Madrid’s best selection of tapas bars, fine little boutiques and a medieval streetscape studded with elegant churches. Down the hill, Lavapiés is one of the city’s oldest barrios (districts) and the heart of multicultural Madrid.

Moving from bar to bar ordering wine and tapas along Calle de la Cava Baja, one of the world’s great culinary streets
maps
Looking for Goya under one of the largest church domes in the world at the Basílica de San Francisco El Grande.
transport
Joining the local crowds on Sunday mornings for El Rastro, one of Europe’s busiest flea markets, and a Madrid institution
restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Sleeping, Entertainment and Shopping.

Madrid - La Latina & Lavapies (Chapter)

Madrid - Plaza Mayor & Royal Madrid (Chapter)

The bustling, compact and medieval heart of the city is where Madrid’s story began and the city became the seat of royal power – think expansive palaces, ancient churches, elegant squares and imposing convents.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Sleeping, Entertainment and Shopping.

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Lonely Planet: Madrid - Plaza Mayor & Royal Madrid (Chapter)  

"MAN 1924" FOR THE MAN OF 2012

Carlos Castillo, the man behind MAN 1924, creates a look which is beyond preppy, not as slick, let's call it City Smart or Classic With A Twist. His signature are the popped collar shirts which you see on all the pics. MAN 1924 has 2 stores in Spain, (Bilbao and Madrid), called one of the favorite stores by The Sartorialist.