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This first edition of Frommer's Madrid is the definitive guide to the capital city of Spain. We journey to the nation's capital for a taste of Madrid's tapas bars, incredible nightlife, and the artistic treasures of the Prado, and suggest several day-trips. It's all done with the trademark Frommer's attention to style, accuracy, and detail.
Synopsis
America’s #1 bestselling travel seriesWritten by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.
- More annually updated guides than any other series
- 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
- Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
- Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
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Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series.
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
Explore the best Madrid has to offer, from world-class museums to old-world markets, humble tapas to haute cuisine, using our author's insider advice.
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- Insider tips on the best venues to see a flamenco show, plus comprehensive coverage of Madrid's current art scene, from major museums to small private galleries.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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About the Author
Born in London, England, Peter Stone started his working life in the Foreign Office in Downing Street before moving on to translating and journalism. He has resided over 27 years in different areas of Spain including Málaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and also lived in Greece and North Africa. A lifelong lover of Hispanic culture, history, and language, he made Madrid his home in 1998, and his publications on the Spanish capital include Madrid Escapes. He has contributed to a wide variety of international magazines and guidebooks, including Time Out, Insight, and Intelliguide, and is the author of Frommer’s Barcelona, 2nd Edition.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What's New in Madrid.
1. The Best of Madrid.
2. Planning Your Trip to Madrid.
3. Suggested Madrid Itineraries.
4. Getting to Know Madrid.
5. Where to Stay.
6. Where to Dine.
7. What to See & Do.
8. Strolling around Madrid.
9. Shopping in Madrid.
10. Madrid After Dark.
11. Side Trips from Madrid.
Appendix A: Madrid in Depth.
Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases.
Index.