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A strategically-placed marketThe first thing that Doctor Livingstone did, half way through the last century, when he wanted to get to the very soul of each African village he visited, was to go round the lo- cal market in the morning. This is still a valid enough method as regards a first contact with any…
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The Puerta del Sol has never stopped being a warren of human life since the 15th century, when it was the most frequented district of the city. In the town wall there was a gat with a sun over it. This is how it got its name. The gate hasn been there for centuries. But…
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In front of the San Miguel market is the tiny Herradores Square. There there is an 18th century bakery in which they still go on making bread with a wood fire oven. Its current owner, a Galician globetrotter, romantic, and admirer of Madrid called José Menor, does not only make bread and sausages, he has…
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Casanova, one of history’s most renowned libertines, used the opposite method to that of Doctor Livingstone when it came to knowing a city (and Casanova spent his life travelling around Europe): by diving into the nightlife, into the revelry and shady corners. In 1767, passing through Madrid, he went to an evening celebration in Los…
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Nightfall is the most beautiful time in Madrid. The sky takes on a colour and tone which have fascinated artists and writers of all eras. Before the sun sets, head for Las Vistillas, close to the Palacio Real and the Almudena Cathedral. This is where the city’s first inhabitants settled. Under Arab rule, the citizens…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…