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    Barrio de Salamanca

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    Barrio de Salamanca

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    The Barrio de Salamanca is Madrid's elegant residential and shopping district north of the Retiro.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The Barrio de Salamanca is Madrid's elegant residential and shopping district north of the Retiro. Wide, right-angled streets with late 19th-century apartment buildings, luxury boutiques on Calle de Serrano and several museums shape the district.

    Sights in Barrio de Salamanca

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    National Archaeological Museum
    Museum

    1National Archaeological Museum

    The National Archaeological Museum displays artifacts from prehistory to the 19th century. Its most famous piece is the Iberian Bust of the Dama de Elche, alongside Roman mosaics, Visigothic crowns, and art from al-Andalus.
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    Lázaro Galdiano Museum
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    2Lázaro Galdiano Museum

    The villa of collector José Lázaro Galdiano houses paintings by Goya, El Greco and Hieronymus Bosch, as well as jewellery, weapons and handicrafts. The museum is significantly quieter than the major museums on the Paseo del Prado.
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    Mercado de la Paz
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    3Mercado de la Paz

    The market hall, opened in 1882, supplies the district with fish, meat, cheese, and vegetables. Between the stalls, there are small bars for lunch.
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    Las Ventas
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    4Las Ventas

    The Neomudéjar-style bullring, built with bricks and ceramic tiles, opened in 1931. Besides bullfights, concerts are held here; a guided tour shows the arena and museum.
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    City walks in Barrio de Salamanca

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Eleganz und Luxus: Ein Spaziergang durch Madrids Barrio de Salamanca

    Entdecken Sie die mondäne Seite Madrids bei diesem eleganten Spaziergang durch das Barrio de Salamanca. Flanieren Sie entlang prachtvoller Boulevards, bestaunen Sie luxuriöse Boutiquen und bewundern Sie die beeindruckende Architektur, die diesen Stadtteil zu einem der exklusivsten Europas macht.

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    Miyama

    Japanese restaurant in the Barrio de Salamanca with Sushi, Sashimi and warm dishes.
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    Culture

    19th-Century City ExpansionThe district emerged from the mid-19th century as part of the city expansion (Ensanche) and bears the name of the Marqués de Salamanca, who drove its construction. Here, the wealthy bourgeoisie settled, and it remains one of Spain's most expensive residential areas. Beyond boutiques and galleries, it is home to the Museo Arqueológico Nacional, the Museo Lázaro Galdiano, and the Las Ventas bullring.

    Unterwegs vor Ort

    Das Barrio de Salamanca lässt sich dank seiner hervorragenden Verkehrsanbindung und fußgängerfreundlichen Gestaltung mühelos erkunden. Die Metro Madrid ist mit mehreren Linien, die das Viertel durchqueren (z.B. Linie 4 mit Haltestellen wie Goya oder Velázquez), das Rückgrat der städtischen Mobilität. Ergänzt wird dies durch ein dichtes Netz von EMT-Bussen, die auch entlegenere Winkel erreichen.Für Touristen ist die aufladbare Tarjeta Multi die praktischste Option für Fahrten mit Metro und Bus, oft mit attraktiven 10-Fahrten-Tickets. Digitale Apps wie Moovit oder die offiziellen Apps von Metro und EMT helfen bei der Routenplanung und Echtzeitinformationen.Das Viertel ist ideal zum Spazierengehen, doch auch Fahrräder – etwa über das städtische E-Bike-Sharing-System BiciMAD – und private E-Scooter-Dienste sind beliebte Alternativen für kurze Distanzen. Taxis sind leicht verfügbar, und auch Ride-Sharing-Dienste wie Uber oder Cabify bieten bequeme Reisemöglichkeiten. Dank breiter Alleen und eleganter Plätze ist das Barrio de Salamanca zudem hervorragend zu Fuß zu entdecken.

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    Nearby

    El Retiro

    El Retiro

    The Parque del Buen Retiro, with approximately 120 hectares, is Madrid's best-known park. It originated in the 17th century as a royal palace garden, became public in 1868, and since 2021, along with the Paseo del Prado, has been a UNESCO World Heritage. Key attractions include the Grand Pond, the Crystal Palace, and the Rose Garden.
    Madrid Region

    Madrid Region

    The Madrid region is located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, at an elevation of around 650 meters. In addition to the capital, it includes the royal sites of El Escorial and Aranjuez, the university city of Alcalá de Henares, and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains in the north.
    Madrid

    Madrid

    Madrid is the capital of Spain and its largest city, home to some 3.4 million inhabitants. Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofía form one of Europe's densest museum districts, also home to the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, and a nightlife that starts late.
    San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    San Lorenzo de El Escorial lies about 50 kilometres northwest of Madrid at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The town is defined by the monastery of El Escorial, which Philip II had built in the 16th century as a palace, monastery and royal burial place, and which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Aranjuez

    Aranjuez

    Aranjuez is located about 50 kilometers south of Madrid on the Tajo. Spanish kings spent spring here for centuries; the Royal Palace, extensive gardens, and the pleasure palace Casa del Labrador date from this era. The cultural landscape has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001.

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