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Spaniards will tell you that while the rest of the world lives to work, they work to live. Nowhere is that more evident than in the capital, where the free-spirited Madrileños (people who live in Madrid) provide the main attraction for visitors. The unrivaled number of bars, cafés, discos, restaurants, and live music venues, combined with the locals' enthusiasm for enjoying themselves, make this the... more local info

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Madrid Neighborhoods

Alonso Martínez & Bilbao

Alonso Martinez & Bilbao is yet another area where folks come out to enjoy its nightlife in the variety of tapas bars, cafes, and later night venues. Not to say the shops and residents here don't give... more neighborhoods

History

In 1561, Madrid - with a population of 15,000 - became the capital of Spain by decree of King Felipe II. He chose Madrid because of its central location, his aim being to unify the disparate regions of...

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