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Maravillas
Madrid
Situated between the northwesterly districts of Cuatro Caminos and Tetuan, this is the biggest of the Madrid's old-style markets: noisier, grittier, and more Rabelaisian than the previous two. Its choice of fish is the largest and most varied in the capital. At the bargain-priced bar counters, you can buy as fine a coffee as you'll taste in the Ritz.Situated between the northwesterly districts of Cuatro Caminos and Tetuan,
Marlborough
Madrid
Set on a stylish Chamberí street, this deceptively spacious gallery was designed by Stateside architect Richard Gluckman. International artists from David Hockney to Luis Gordillo are regularly represented and the gallery has branches in New York, London, and Monte Carlo.Set on a stylish Chamberí street, this deceptively spacious gallery
Mercado Puerta de Toledo
Madrid
Another deluxe conglomeration of locales (14 in all) selling antiques, located at the Puerta de Toledo, a short stroll from Ribera de Curtidores. Great places to look for quality vintage brass and ceramic goods. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am to 9pm; Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm.Another deluxe conglomeration of locales (14 in all) selling antiques,
Moda Shopping
Madrid
Located just off the Castellana in Salamanca district, this stylish mall has over 50 locales from pricey boutique and fashion stores to hairdressers and an art showroom. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 10pm; first Sunday of every month 11am to 10pm (some shops open at noon on Sun).Located just off the Castellana in Salamanca district, this stylish
Modas Gonzalo
Madrid
This boutique's baroque, gilded atmosphere evokes the 1940s, but its fashions are strictly up-to-date, well made, and intended for stylish adult women. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 1:30pm and 4:30 to 8pm.This boutique's baroque, gilded atmosphere evokes the 1940s, but its
Oliva Arauna
Madrid
The main focus of this gallery is sculpture with a strong interest in photography and video. Samples of these three art forms are regularly represented in Arco and PhotoEspaña exhibitions. Open Monday to Saturday 10:30am to 2pm and 4:30 to 8:30pm (closed in Aug and afternoons in summer).The main focus of this gallery is sculpture with a
Oriental Perfumeries
Madrid
Located at the western edge of the Puerta del Sol, this shop carries one of the most complete stocks of perfume in Madrid -- both national and international brands. It also sells gifts, souvenirs, and costume jewelry. Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm and 5 to 9pm.Located at the western edge of the Puerta del Sol,
Pasajes
Madrid
First-rate bookshop on two levels with international choice that include English-language fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and videos, as well as a wide variety of books in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and 5 to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm.First-rate bookshop on two levels with international choice that include
Petra's Bookshop
Madrid
A small but cavernous shop that extends back from a narrow street centrally located between Opera and the Gran Vía. It's run by an American (who is the owner of a well-fed cat called Petra -- hence the name) and has a wide choice of both new and secondhand English-language books. Here you can trade as well as buy. There's also a notice board and a regular coming and going of international visitors. Open Monday to Friday 11am to 2:30pm and 4:30 to 7:30pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm.A small but cavernous shop that extends back from a
Plenilunio
Madrid
Claiming to be the largest mall in all Spain, with over 200 premises including multiscreen cinemas, this is also the newest commercial center to sprout up in the Madrid area. It was launched in May 2006 and lies on the northerly outskirts of the city close to the Eisenhower junction section of the Barcelona highway.Claiming to be the largest mall in all Spain, with
San Miguel
Madrid
This 19th-century Industrial Revolution-style market set right in the heart of the Austrias district is a real work of art. Inside its eye-catching exterior of ironwork and glass are rows of stalls selling a wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish. There's also a lively little cafe if you feel like a pick-me-up.This 19th-century Industrial Revolution-style market set right in the heart
Sybilla
Madrid
The fashionistas of Madrid are buzzing with excitement over the clothes displayed in this tiny atelier. Fashion critics have hailed Sybilla's clothing as "wearable, whimsical, and inevitably original." Everything is stylish. The outlet also sells articles for the home like sheets, towels, and dishes. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8:30pm; Saturday 11am to 3pm and 5 to 8:30pm.The fashionistas of Madrid are buzzing with excitement over the
Taste of America
Madrid
Yanks feeling homesick might want to head here for a taste of the States. Set in the leafy residential north of the city at the end of Calle Serrano, it offers a wealth of specialties including pretzels, fudge brownies, candy, and Newman's Own sauces. Homesick Brits can stock up on marmite, Colman's mustard, and cheddar cheese. Opens Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8pm.Yanks feeling homesick might want to head here for a
Viuda de Patricio Morando
Madrid
In business since 1916, this veteran shop contains a large store of medicinal herbs, though in recent years market pressures have also drawn it into the spheres of garden produce, diet foods, spices, and natural cosmetics. Though it still retains the original drawers used for storing its products, today these are purely decorative. Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm and 4:45 to 8pm; Saturday 9:45am to 1:30pm; Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm.In business since 1916, this veteran shop contains a large
Zara
Madrid
One of Spain's top fashion shops, the Galician-run Zara offers stylish outfits at very reasonable prices. Apart from state-of-the-art clothes, Zara also sells quality suits and conventional office wear. Very popular, especially on Saturdays. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 8:30pm.One of Spain's top fashion shops, the Galician-run Zara offers
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Maravillas
Madrid
Situated between the northwesterly districts of Cuatro Caminos and Tetuan, this is the biggest of the Madrid's old-style markets: noisier, grittier, and more Rabelaisian than the previous two. Its choice of fish is the largest and most varied in the capital. At the bargain-priced bar counters, you can buy as fine a coffee as you'll taste in the Ritz.Situated between the northwesterly districts of Cuatro Caminos and Tetuan,
Marlborough
Madrid
Set on a stylish Chamberí street, this deceptively spacious gallery was designed by Stateside architect Richard Gluckman. International artists from David Hockney to Luis Gordillo are regularly represented and the gallery has branches in New York, London, and Monte Carlo.Set on a stylish Chamberí street, this deceptively spacious gallery
Mercado Puerta de Toledo
Madrid
Another deluxe conglomeration of locales (14 in all) selling antiques, located at the Puerta de Toledo, a short stroll from Ribera de Curtidores. Great places to look for quality vintage brass and ceramic goods. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am to 9pm; Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm.Another deluxe conglomeration of locales (14 in all) selling antiques,
Moda Shopping
Madrid
Located just off the Castellana in Salamanca district, this stylish mall has over 50 locales from pricey boutique and fashion stores to hairdressers and an art showroom. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 10pm; first Sunday of every month 11am to 10pm (some shops open at noon on Sun).Located just off the Castellana in Salamanca district, this stylish
Modas Gonzalo
Madrid
This boutique's baroque, gilded atmosphere evokes the 1940s, but its fashions are strictly up-to-date, well made, and intended for stylish adult women. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 1:30pm and 4:30 to 8pm.This boutique's baroque, gilded atmosphere evokes the 1940s, but its
Oliva Arauna
Madrid
The main focus of this gallery is sculpture with a strong interest in photography and video. Samples of these three art forms are regularly represented in Arco and PhotoEspaña exhibitions. Open Monday to Saturday 10:30am to 2pm and 4:30 to 8:30pm (closed in Aug and afternoons in summer).The main focus of this gallery is sculpture with a
Oriental Perfumeries
Madrid
Located at the western edge of the Puerta del Sol, this shop carries one of the most complete stocks of perfume in Madrid -- both national and international brands. It also sells gifts, souvenirs, and costume jewelry. Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm and 5 to 9pm.Located at the western edge of the Puerta del Sol,
Pasajes
Madrid
First-rate bookshop on two levels with international choice that include English-language fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and videos, as well as a wide variety of books in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and 5 to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm.First-rate bookshop on two levels with international choice that include
Petra's Bookshop
Madrid
A small but cavernous shop that extends back from a narrow street centrally located between Opera and the Gran Vía. It's run by an American (who is the owner of a well-fed cat called Petra -- hence the name) and has a wide choice of both new and secondhand English-language books. Here you can trade as well as buy. There's also a notice board and a regular coming and going of international visitors. Open Monday to Friday 11am to 2:30pm and 4:30 to 7:30pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm.A small but cavernous shop that extends back from a
Plenilunio
Madrid
Claiming to be the largest mall in all Spain, with over 200 premises including multiscreen cinemas, this is also the newest commercial center to sprout up in the Madrid area. It was launched in May 2006 and lies on the northerly outskirts of the city close to the Eisenhower junction section of the Barcelona highway.Claiming to be the largest mall in all Spain, with
San Miguel
Madrid
This 19th-century Industrial Revolution-style market set right in the heart of the Austrias district is a real work of art. Inside its eye-catching exterior of ironwork and glass are rows of stalls selling a wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish. There's also a lively little cafe if you feel like a pick-me-up.This 19th-century Industrial Revolution-style market set right in the heart
Sybilla
Madrid
The fashionistas of Madrid are buzzing with excitement over the clothes displayed in this tiny atelier. Fashion critics have hailed Sybilla's clothing as "wearable, whimsical, and inevitably original." Everything is stylish. The outlet also sells articles for the home like sheets, towels, and dishes. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8:30pm; Saturday 11am to 3pm and 5 to 8:30pm.The fashionistas of Madrid are buzzing with excitement over the
Taste of America
Madrid
Yanks feeling homesick might want to head here for a taste of the States. Set in the leafy residential north of the city at the end of Calle Serrano, it offers a wealth of specialties including pretzels, fudge brownies, candy, and Newman's Own sauces. Homesick Brits can stock up on marmite, Colman's mustard, and cheddar cheese. Opens Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8pm.Yanks feeling homesick might want to head here for a
Viuda de Patricio Morando
Madrid
In business since 1916, this veteran shop contains a large store of medicinal herbs, though in recent years market pressures have also drawn it into the spheres of garden produce, diet foods, spices, and natural cosmetics. Though it still retains the original drawers used for storing its products, today these are purely decorative. Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm and 4:45 to 8pm; Saturday 9:45am to 1:30pm; Sunday 10:30am to 2:30pm.In business since 1916, this veteran shop contains a large
Zara
Madrid
One of Spain's top fashion shops, the Galician-run Zara offers stylish outfits at very reasonable prices. Apart from state-of-the-art clothes, Zara also sells quality suits and conventional office wear. Very popular, especially on Saturdays. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 8:30pm.One of Spain's top fashion shops, the Galician-run Zara offers
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