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A short break in Madrid Great art, architecture, festivals, food and shopping - the capital of Spain has got it all. Fiona Sturges explores a city with a colourful past and stylish present
The Independent - London; 3/7/1999; Fiona Sturges; 1762 words
; ... light on the roof. Where to stay Madrid is generously littered with ... of 775 paintings was one of Madrid's biggest artistic coups. It ... year loan, and is now one of Madrid's major art galleries. From ... the Reina Sofia. Where to eat Madrid is dismissive of the design ... bringing French haute cuisine ...
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Bustling street life, cool green spaces fill Madrid
Chicago Sun-Times; 8/30/1998; BRENDA WARNER ROTZOLL; 1675 words
; ... and the royal palace and think they've seen Madrid. That's like saying, "See Michigan Avenue and ... dozens of other museums and churches to see, and Madrid's many neighborhoods are worth the walk. Some ... literary country. I had the good luck to be in Madrid on the annual Day of the Book, when ...
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In the Spanish Capital Of Madrid, the Jet-Set Sophistication Of New Europe
The Washington Post; 1/26/1992; James T. Yenckel; 2620 words
; ... Columbus's voyage to the New World in 1492, Spain ... bust much of this new-found wealth was lavished on Madrid, which became the ... Several airlines fly to Madrid nonstop from New York and Newark ... hamburger at the Madrid McDonald's was $3 ... 665 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y ... .
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THE REAL MADRID escape spain The World Cup is keeping him busy, but Beckham has put Madrid right in the spotlight. PHILIP NORMAN savours its many thrills...
Daily Mail; 6/14/2006; PHILIP NORMAN; 1098 words
; MADRID gave me three unforgettable ... players' tunnel at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium in the ... Spanish tourist destination, Madrid seems to hover in the outfield ... This is a grave injustice. Madrid may not have Barcelona's ... hard eggshell blue. And Madrid's failure to embrace ...
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The Dean of Local Politics.(Art Madrid)(Brief Article)
San Diego Business Journal; 3/26/2001; WARD, DENISE T.; 1125 words
; ... That was the same year Madrid retired from Pacific ... is a part-time job, Madrid says. I do it because ... Over the past 20 years, Madrid has seen a drastic change ... Murphy was elected, Madrid says. People are dissatisfied ... over the past 35 years, Madrid has seen many regional ... on where to ...
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MADRID; Succulent roasts and an ancient aqueduct; kings of the mountain; a cultural crossroad.
The Washington Post; 3/16/2003; Pamela Rolfe; 2612 words
; ... roasts. Like many in Madrid, my husband and I ... an hour north of Madrid, so it's easy to ... separate the old and new Castille regions ... moved the capital to Madrid and the decline of ... in 1492, when the New World infused Spain ... it is virtually new. An imposing, boxy ... miles southeast ...
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Real Madrid's U.S. tour a boon to Fire, MLS 'Friendlies' against Mexican team, Galaxy raise league's profile
Chicago Sun-Times; 7/15/2005; Len Ziehm; 1108 words
; Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid comes to Soldier Field on Saturday ... more than pride at stake. Real Madrid and Chivas play several such ... Is MLS involved in the Real Madrid-Chivas match? Only from the ... about 10,000 fans. With Real Madrid-Chivas on the card, it will ... stack up with clubs like Real ...
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Wilson-Madrid Race Tight 45% in District 1 Back Incumbent; 42% Favor AG
Albuquerque Journal; 9/3/2006; Copyright 2006 Albuquerque Journal BY JEFF JONES Journal Politics Writer; 825 words
; Democrat Patricia Madrid is running a close race ... percent of respondents. Madrid, the second-term state ... watcher and University of New Mexico political science ... as a congresswoman and Madrid as attorney general were ... already made appearances in New Mexico in hopes of having ... ad barrage ...
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Football: Figo defects to Real Madrid for record pounds 37.2m
The Independent - London; 7/25/2000; Elizabeth Nash in Madrid; 850 words
; REAL MADRID triumphantly presented their ... captain was presented by Real Madrid's new president, Florentino Perez ... promising to bring Figo to Madrid. "I'll not forget this. Whoever ... flight yesterday direct to Madrid where he underwent a medical ... subscription of every one of Madrid's ...
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Wilson Ad Is Called Untrue AG Madrid Never Got Warning Letter
Albuquerque Journal; 8/3/2006; Copyright 2006 Albuquerque Journal BY JEFF JONES Journal Politics Writer; 657 words
; ... Robert Vigil. The new letter from DFA was produced as Madrid's opponent, Rep ... nothing," says the new Wilson ad, which ... whistleblower wrote Madrid a letter with details ... campaign stands by the new TV spot. "The New Mexico media ... have well-documented Madrid's failure to ...
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