Lavapies is nowdays a multicultural, bohemian neighbourhood
full of bars, galleries, ethnic restaurants and cafés.
Again at plaza Lavapies, head uphill and you'll
pop back into
Plaza de Tirso de Molina, where you can enjoy outdoor
cafés and a flower market. This square belongs to no one neighborhood,
rather it lies on the border of various neighborhoods: Lavapiés to the
south,
Sol to the north,
Huertas to the
east, and
La Latina to the west.
There are a few places for flamenco in
the area. Casa Patas (calle Cañizares) is more popular and
touristic, but it is easy to get in and to understand the show.
From Plaza de Lavapiés you can veer back off towards El
Rastro to the west.
El Rastro - Madrid´s flea market
This area is known primarily for the flea market
(purportedly the world's largest) held on Sundays and bank
holidays from about 10AM to 3PM. El Rastro lies within the
triangle formed by the La Latina metro stop, Puerta de Toledo and Glorieta
de Embajadores; being calle Ribera de Curtidores its central axis. Google map location.
Links of interest
ACCOMODATION
- Apartments and Studios in Tirso de Molina, La Latina and
nearby
ART & CULTURE
ENTERTAINMENT
RESTAURANTS AND TAPAS BARS
GOOGLE MAPS
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