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Disconnect from the routine and forget the hustle and bustle of the city is not always easy in the capital. For this reason, the Community of Madrid has proposed a route by car to get to know the cultural and historical heritage of the Villas of the Sierra Norte de Madrid.
La Fábrica de Chocolate opens its doors this March 2021 so that all those with a sweet tooth and a sweet tooth can enjoy a surprising and unforgettable experience. Because who hasn't dreamed of being in a world full of chocolate in the purest Willy Wonka style?
Whether you are an art lover or not, today we bring you several exhibitions that you will not want to miss. From innovative works to historical tours, don't miss the opportunity to discover the new pieces that await you in these exhibitions!
Today we bring you six very original virtual plans for you to enjoy new experiences from home. So if you like movies, culture or landscapes, keep reading!
The Teatro Circo Price opens its doors again to host the XI International Magic Festival of Madrid. The best magicians in the world will gather from February 24 to March 14 in a show that promises to surprise and leave you open-mouthed.
For fourteen days you can attend concerts by fifteen artists of various musical styles in one of the most legendary venues in our city.
The Community of Madrid has a lot to offer. Beyond the city and its streets there are countless free proposals to connect with nature, learn and, above all, have a good time. Who said that in winter you can't have fun?
Until April 4, visitors who come to La Principal de Tabacalera from Tuesday to Sunday, will be able to enjoy, free of charge, the exhibition "A Timeless Moment".
Madrid Design Festival has not missed its appointment with the capital. The international festival returns for the fourth consecutive year with a very special edition to place Spain at the center of design.
More than a hundred years of tradition, quality and good work: the 12 Centenary Restaurants of Madrid declared cultural and tourist sites of general interest. Twelve unique establishments that preserve the history of the city and of Madrid's gastronomy.
From February 18 to March 25 you can enjoy the International Festival of Sacred Art of the Community of Madrid. In this thirty-first edition you will find 47 concerts of the best music with 33 premieres, 19 are world premieres, and 15 generated by the festival itself, consolidated as one of the most interesting in Spain.
The Community of Madrid presents the campaign to support the tourism sector #EnamoradosdeMadrid in collaboration with the Madrid Hotel Business Association (AEHM), inviting all Madrid residents and visitors to celebrate Valentine's Day 2021 in the region's hotels, from 12 to 21 February.
Do you know this palace that shows the Spain of Romanticism? A true recreation of uses and customs of the high bourgeoisie of the time. Now you have two more excuses to visit it:
There is another way to enjoy Madrid, one that includes free and sustainable plans and activities for the general public. Do you want to know about it? You have until March to do so.
Staying at home can also be synonymous with fun with these five suggestions for virtual plans:
If you like hiking or you feel like taking your bike in the middle of nature and discovering other areas of the region, in the southeast of the Community, the "Alcarria Alcalaína" is a small paradise thanks to its riverside landscapes, its variety of ecosystems and a natural environment of singular beauty.
The "Territorio Museo" is a tourist and cultural route through the region of the Atazar reservoir, an extensive area where you can find some of the most spectacular enclaves of the Sierra Norte de Madrid, -the Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve, the Montejo Beech Forest, a World Heritage Site, and the Sierra de La Cabrera-.
The route is an itinerary through eight villages and eight museums. In each mountain village, there is a small themed museum.
Would you like to go sightseeing from your own couch? Now it is possible thanks to technology, we propose five virtual tours so you can enjoy them without leaving home.
If you like photography, sculpture, painting or creation, don't miss these temporary exhibitions that you can enjoy in the capital:
Now you will have the opportunity to transport yourself to the Golden Age through the guided tours offered free of charge, from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, through the house-museum of Lope de Vega. Of course, don't forget to make a reservation in advance because places are limited.
Until March 31 you can enjoy this traditional Madrilenian dish in numerous bars and restaurants in the capital. One of the typical dishes of Madrid and even of Spanish gastronomy. With the cold weather it is impossible not to feel like a good cocido: one of those served in three servings. Ideal for a cold winter day.
Did you know that more than half of the territory of Torrelodones are protected areas? This is due to the large number of natural resources that the municipality has, such as the Biosphere Reserve of the Cuenca Alta of the Manzanares River or the Regional Park of the Middle Course of the Guadarrama River.
If you still don't know the Hippodrome or you were waiting to come back, you can do it now! Next January 31 begins the winter season, which will last until February 21, inclusive.
Now you can visit the Almudena Cathedral, its dome and the museum that tells its history from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 12 am. A unique opportunity to get to know one of the most representative monuments of the capital.
The storm Filomena has undoubtedly left a mark on its passage through Madrid. Therefore, it is time not to go out on the streets and follow the experts' recommendations. However, staying at home can also be synonymous with visits, adventures and fun leisure plans for the whole family. Here are some suggestions:
The seventh edition of the winter festival Inverfest is being held in Madrid. Until February 7 enjoy cinema, music, poetry, talks with actors and actresses of musical films ... A host of events to suit all tastes.
Touring the Remedios Necropolis Site virtually is now possible thanks to new technologies. This initiative will allow you to know, without leaving your home, the different archaeological findings that show the funerary architecture that took place in Colmenar Viejo thousands of years ago.
75 municipalities in the capital are part of Red Itiner, a collaborative platform between the Community of Madrid and the City Councils that temporarily move exhibitions to different municipalities throughout Madrid.
Did you know that the Madrid Virtual Library has a collection of documents that can be accessed and downloaded for free?
Don't give up any cultural plan, because now they can be done without leaving home, so we propose all these options:
Live music and a stage illuminated by candlelight, the perfect combination to enjoy unique concerts that will make you feel in an intimate atmosphere in the most symbolic places of Madrid.
After its closure for the vacations, the drive-in Madrid RACE returns with renewed energy to offer its users a magnificent selection of films, dinners, foodtrucks and the best atmosphere of the 50's. All this to make watching your favorite movie a unique experience.
Do you know this typical Catalan culinary speciality? Now you have the opportunity to taste authentic calçots without leaving the Community of Madrid. Catalan cuisine, a clear example of Mediterranean cuisine, is one of the richest and most varied in Spain. Many of its dishes are based on seasonal products, as in this case the calçots.
If you are in the capital, going to see an exhibition is probably the best plan to make in this cold weather. Here we propose 3 free exhibitions that you will not be able to resist.
Here we propose some routes through a magnificent natural environment: Los Cerros de Alcalá. So, if you were eager to start with your New Year's resolutions, literally put on your boots and head for Alcalá de Henares to explore this natural area through one of its trails.
If these days you are still walking around Madrid a bit idle, take note of these plans that you will still be able to enjoy during the next few weeks - now or never!
The twelfth edition of the Ibercaja Music Series arrives at Teatros del Canal with educational and family concerts in a format that is both enjoyable and educational, which you should not miss.
Those with the sweetest tooth always have room for a sweet dessert, and even more so if it is a Christmas dessert, a classic, handmade and made in a century-old bakery... Because if for more than a hundred years people have chosen not to miss these bakeries, who are we to contradict them?
As every year, the three Wise Men from the East could not miss their appointment with the children of Madrid and tour our city distributing good wishes, messages of peace and gifts for the little ones of the house. Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, together with many other guests, will walk through the streets and towns of Madrid in different ways so that we can all enjoy that special and magical moment.
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