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This magnificent boulevard , La Gran Via, is probably the busiest street in Madrid. Over 100 years old, and covering nearly a mile, this historic area is a shopper's paradise. Here you'll find everything from high end watches and jewellry at Grassy to sneakers at Addidas; from the popular stores for both women and men-- Bershka, Zara, Primark, Stradivarius -- to the centuries-old book store, Casa del Libro. Its an incredible experience, and you'll need more than one day. The architecture alone will be worth a visit even if you're not interested in shopping. Of course the area is also chock full of tapas bars, pizzerias, as well as upscale hotels and restaurants. However, lunch today was in a popular restaurant near my apartment on Calle del Prado, Lamucca. The temp hit 90 in Madrid this afternoon; so a mediterrean salad and glass of red wine inside the air conditioned comfort of this lively, popular establishment was just perfect. Afterward a stroll through my new neighborhood, he charming , barrio de las letras,once home to many of the great Spanish literati, including Cervantes. Ciao for now!
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I will be spending the month of July travelling through Spain, offering you a glimpse of the people, places, history of this beautiful country.This week I am here in Madrid, an elegant city and the capitol, dating back to the 1600s. Today a visit to Buen Retiro Park (Park of the Pleasant Retreat). The 350 acre green space located in the heart of Madrid once belonged to the monarchy; it became a park toward the end of the 19th century. Its impossible to see all the wondrous sites in one day, among them: The Statute of the Fallen Angel; the iconic Crystal Palace; the lake surrounding the Alphonso XII monument. Afterwards, lunch at the elegant, Perrachica restaurant located at Calle Eloy Gonzalo. With gorgeous mismatched chairs and china, the popular eatery has an eclectic menu and an excellent wine list. The oxtail croquettes and eggplant tempura with hummus were fantastic.
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