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Barrio de Salamanca

Barrio de Salamanca
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Type of Site
Neighborhoods
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Fashion, Shopping, Architecture, Culinary Arts, Art
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Notes: Wheelchair accessibility varies among businesses.
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch Breakfast
Restrooms: Not Available
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Barrio de Salamanca

Salamanca Neighborhood

Madrid's most elegant neighbourhood


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Address:
Near Maria de Molina and Serrano Streets
Madrid, Madrid 28006

Description

Now one of Madrid's most exclusive residential and commercial neighbourhoods, it's associated with wealth and good taste and is inhabited and frequented by the ultra-conservative upper classes. This is where you'll find the greatest concentration of haute couture outlets, private art galleries and prestigious restaurants. The Marquis of Salamanca invested his money in developing this area of the city between 1860 and 1920 as the capital's population grew significantly.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 24 hrs
Visit Time: 1.5hr-Half day(4hr)
Best Time to Visit: Mornings are the best time to visit.
Why Best: The shopping areas are less crowded in the morning.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with some covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Serrano / Velázquez / Nuñez de Balboa
Best Modes of Transportation: Bus Subway Taxi Walking
Parking Availability: Yes


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