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Barrio Salamanca, Madrid

10 Things to Do in Barrio Salamanca, Madrid

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Madrid's most chic district, Barrio Salamanca, has some good museums that warrant making your way over to this part of the city.

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1. Museo Archeologico

Madrid's archeological museum.

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2. Museo Lazaro Galdiano

Private art collection.

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3. Museo de Escultura Abstracta

Museum of abstract art.

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4. National Library

The Madrid national library also houses a book museum.

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5. Window Shopping on Calle Serrano

Madrid's most elite shops can be found on and around Calle Serrano. Pretend you've got the money to spend 5,000€ on a watch and take a look at what you could afford if you were David Beckham. Be sure to stop off at the Mercado de la Paz, for some slightly more affordable (but equally self-indulgent) local delicacies.

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