TANDEM Cultural Program: Mysterious Madrid
Plaza Mayor, Madrid Plaza Mayor, 1, MadridA little tour around Madrid's downtown and its hidden secrets. Meeting point: Horse statue in Plaza Mayor (center of the square), with Cristina
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TANDEM Cultural Program: Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol Puerta del Sol, MadridPuerta del Sol is the most central point of Madrid and is also the start kilometer zero of the "radial roads" of Spain. Moreover there is the statue of the bear and the tree (el "Oso y el Madroño") that is the symbol of Madrid, the famous banner of Tio Pepe and the post office's […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Traditional Pastry Shops
Eat and learn: a delicious combination. Madrid is full of pastry shops with typical delicacies that delight both tourists and city inhabitants. Some of these bakeries are very old and have lived interesting stories and received illustrious visitors. We will visit some of the oldest and most traditional pastry shops located near the center of […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Tapas in Plaza Mayor
What is the typical fast food of Madrid? Find it out in the Plaza Mayor. The "Plaza Mayor" (Main Square) is a space present in almost all cities in Spain, and is part of the country's traditions. In the past it functioned as a center of social and political life of the cities, as well […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Jewish Madrid
Plaza Tirso de Molina Plaza Tirso de Molina, 1, MadridPicture by: Secretos de Madrid The presence of Jews in Madrid is almost as old as the city itself. For many centuries they have lived in harmony with the people and authorities of Madrid, and have left a mark discreet but lasting in some parts of the city and its culture. Discover some corners of […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Darkest Madrid and horror tapas
Harnessing the spirit of Halloween, which was held during the weekend, we will discover some hidden places of Madrid full of legends and mysteries, as well as enjoy some tapas horror to complete the walk's atmosphere. Meeting point: Horse statue in the Plaza Mayor
TANDEM Cultural Program: Metro Madrid Andén 0 (Platform 0)
Andén 0 (platform 0) Metro Madrid Plaza de Chamberí, s/n, MadridIn the district of Chamberí we can find a museum inside the first station of Madrid, built at the beginning of the 20th century. In the visit we will discover the old engines shed and the old Station of Chamberí, now closed to the traffic of travelers. The museum also has different educational activities aimed […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: visit to El Rastro Madrid
El Rastro Calle Ribera de Curtidores, S/N, MadridEl Rastro is the most famous flea market of Madrid. It takes place every Sunday (plus some holidays), in the traditional neighborhood of Lavapies, near the center of Madrid. All Sunday mornings the Ribera de Curtidores street and neighboring streets are filled with stalls selling a wide variety of products, such as food, crafts or […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Medieval Madrid
Plaza de Oriente Calle de Bailén, 17, MadridMadrid, despite the strong post-Renaissance appearance it has today, mixed with modern elements, also had a discreet medieval past. The city has been inhabited since prehistoric times. With the arrival of the Romans, the region had a relative importance as they established routes throughout the Iberian peninsula. Only in the sixteenth century, with the arrival […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Visit to Santiago Bernabeu
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Av de Concha Espina, 1, MadridSantiago Bernabeu Stadium is home to the football team Real Madrid. Although presentations are unnecessary, since it is one of the most famous and most victorious teams around the world, where some of the most famous players of all time played. Meeting Point: TANDEM School, 1:30 pm
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TANDEM Cultural Program: Plaza Mayor (Wine tasting)
The Mercado de San Miguel is probably the most popular of market Madrid, as it is located next to the Plaza Mayor, with a large influx of tourists. It was built in 1915 as a food market and worked well for decades. However, over time its economic activity declined, and the building began to deteriorate. […]
18€
TANDEM Cultural Program: Guided tour of the “Arabic Madrid”
Plaza Mayor, Madrid Plaza Mayor, 1, MadridDid you know that Madrid is the only European capital founded by Arabs? Even the name of its patron saint, the Virgen de la Almudena, which we celebrate on November 9, means “Ciudadela” in Arabic. We will visit parts of the "Arabic Madrid", like the remains of the wall, towers, etc. Meeting point: Plaza Mayor, […]
Christmas Garden – Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Real Jardín Botánico Plaza de Murillo, 2, MadridThe project "Christmas Garden" comes to Madrid for the first time to fill our Botanical Garden with light and colour. A walk of 1.5 kilometers illuminated with endless lights that blend with the beauty of this beautiful place in the heart of Madrid. A haven of peace, accompanied by soft background music, in which to […]
€12
TANDEM Cultural Program: Madrid Christmas walk
TANDEM Madrid Calle Marqués de Cubas, 8, MadridChristmas time is here! Very special days are coming and Madrid couldn't be more beautiful: streets full of lights, Christmas decoration and the joy of the little ones (and not so little ones). We will take a stroll and discover all the beauty of Madrid at Christmas! Join us! Meeting point: at 6.30 pm at […]
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TANDEM Cultural Program – Meninas Madrid Gallery 2020
Meninas Madrid Gallery is an open-air exhibition of sculptures from one of the elements of Velázquez's famous painting "Las Meninas", recreated by different visual artists, actors, actresses, chefs or sportsmen. They are hand painted evoking different themes and located in different parts of Madrid, as you can see in the map below. This year the […]
TANDEM Cultural Program: Walk through the new Plaza España
You know the saying, Madrid is always under construction. Well, one of them has already finished, after 3 years of work, finally, the new pedestrian area of Plaza de España is ready. And what better way to inaugurate it than with Tandem and its students taking a walk through it. We will make the new […]
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TANDEM Cultural Program: Madrid’s markets and tapas tour
TANDEM Madrid Calle Marqués de Cubas, 8, MadridMadrid has several food markets, which represent stalls selling vegetables, meat and fish, as well as restaurants, bars and other leisure services. In recent years, many of these markets are being reformed, creating comfortable and elegant spaces that offer pleasant environments to enjoy tapas and other varied culinary offerings. <!--This week at the TANDEM Cultural […]
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TANDEM Cultural Program: Exposition “Madrid 2020, Una Ciudad Insólita” Madrid History Museum
Madrid History Museum Calle de Fuencarral, 78 , MadridThe Madrid History Museum houses an excellent photography collection that describes Madrid in the year 2020, the pandemic year. The exposition has a total of 40 snapshots chosen by a jury from more than 325 snapshots that were submitted to the contest. These pictures show how the people of Madrid lived in the city during […]
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