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Barrio de Salamanca

28006 Madrid, Spain
Ranked #65 of 249 attractions in Madrid
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Description: Poshest, most conservative section of Madrid was developed through the investments of the Marquis of Salamanca.
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Madrid
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

The place to go to find Gucci, Armani, Chanel and pals. Also great restaurants and bars though obviously expensive. More

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Malaga, Spain
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559 helpful votes 559 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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The Barrio de Salamanca is famous for its shopping. Today Calle Serrano is promoted as the Fifth Avenue of Madrid and the sidewalks are new and new trees have been planted. It also has very good architecture. You can find some old buildings that are very beautiful. You can also walk along Ortega y Gassett and see good architecture there.... More

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Oxford, England
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147 reviews 147 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2010

I walked through here on my way to the Archaeology Museum. It is quite different from the old centre of Madrid with tall elegant buildings with equally tall elegant tress in front on long straight boulevards. This is the area where the designer shops are situated. Definitely a different side to Madrid and well worth a few minutes walk through... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Bilbao, Spain
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Madrid, Spain
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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Madrid, España
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Barcelona, Spain
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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