Multicultural Madrid: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

You'll hear about the stories, characters and architecture that have helped define the spirit of Madrid. This covers aspects of Madrid’s religious and rebellious contexts and includes an array of characters from bandits to traders. Madrid has always been a city of contrasts and has attracted a multitude of immigrants from a variety of backgrounds throughout its complex history. Newcomers to Madrid usually find a home just outside the ancient city walls in Lavapiés, which makes this district one of the most vibrant and multicultural neighborhoods in Madrid. To get to Lavapiés we'll make our way through part of a neighbourhood called La Latina. It’s one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Madrid, known especially for its bars and narrow streets, as well as being home to the legendary Rastro market. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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   Plaza Mayor

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   Plaza Mayor is usually a hive of activity and has a long line of old shops around its edge. Plaza Mayor has been known to host markets, bullfights, soccer games and public Inquisition trials. It is surrounded by residential buildings and has 237 balconies facing the Plaza.

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   Church of San Isidro

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   The church of San Isidro holds the remains of the patron saint of Madrid, Isidore the Laborer, and his wife Santa María de la Cabeza. The church of San Isidro is a Baroque church located in the center of Madrid.

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   El Rastro

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   El Rastro is a very popular open air market in Madrid held every Sunday and public holiday. A vast range of new and used products can be found at this legendary market.

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   La Tabacalera de Lavapies

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   Various pieces of street art decorate the buildings of Lavapiés but especially on the walls surrounding the famous Tabacalera art gallery and community centre.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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