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La Latina
During the day: The neighborhood of La Latina is one of Madrid’s oldest parts with the city’s oldest architecture. In Madrid’s history museum San Isidro you have the opportunity to learn about Madrid’s growth over the years. The narrow and winding streets usually lead onto a square and were home to many merchants in the Medieval time who sold their goods at the market. La Latina is widely known for its tapas bars. On Sundays Calle del Cava Baja is Madrid’s place to be. It’s tradition to do a Tapas crawl after the city’s flea market, El Rastro. At this huge outdoor flea market you can find almost anything you need trendy clothes, accessories, kitchen appliances, antiques, posters, art and you name it.Another great activity, follow the young locals, students and hipsters to Plaza de la Cebada - an amazing community space in an empty concrete pit right in front of Teatro La Latina for cool street art and watch the community plant small gardens, play basketball games, hang out on benches and performances from the audience sing.At night:La Latina is a lively place at any time of day. For many people, it doesn’t stop with the tapas crawl, but continues late into the night in its many bars, clubs with live music ranging from charity gigs to varied styles such as jazz and hip-hop. Yet, la Latina is most famous for its flamenco 'tablao’ venues. One of the world's best flamenco bar El Corral de la Morería, established in 1956 has attracted some of the best flamenco dancers. Audience members have included Hollywood stars, presidents and even royalty. live music ranging fromp and flamenco
