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La Latina a great area for a break from downtown, mojito in hand, or to enjoy a tapas crawl; while Lavapiés is good for an afternoon stroll or evening catching the sights and sounds of multicultural Madrid.
- move from bar to bar ordering wine and tapas along Calle de la Cava Baja, one of the world’s great culinary streets
- look for Goya under the world’s fourth-largest church dome at BasÃlica de San Francisco El Grande
- join the local crowds on Sunday mornings for El Rastro, one of Europe’s busiest flea markets and a Madrid institution
Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, and Sports & Activities.