Concentrated
in and around the Plaza Mayor are an assortment of shops selling traditional
articles such as espadrilles, fabrics, ropes, hats and religious articles.
Fashions
for men, women and children and Spanish and international designers take
up shop around the streets of Almirante and Conde de Xiquena, as well as
in the district of Salamanca which concentrates the best shops for jewelry,
shoes, leather goods, furniture, gifts, etc.
Large
department stores ore located in the vicinity of the Puerta del Sol, and
on the streets of Princesa, Goya and Castellana.
Open-air
markets. The Rastro is the most famous of the flea markets which opens
on Sundays among the Plaza de Cascorro, La Latina and the street of Embajadores.
Everything
imaginable can be found here from valuable antiques to used clothing, including
collector cords, books, records, paintings, etc.
Feria
del Libro de Madrid. This book fair is held in the Retiro park at the end
of May and beginning of June and brings together the most important publishers
in Madrid.
Feria
del Libro Antiguo y de Ocasion. This book fair for old and used books is
held on the Paseo de Recoletos at the beginning of May.
Feria
del Libro sobre Madrid. This book fair held in May features books about
Madrid. Plaza de lsabel II.
Antique
Shops
Antique
Shops are located mainly in various areas including the Rastro (Flea Market)
and on the adjacent streets, as well as on and around the streets of Jorge
Juan, Claudio Coello and Velazquez. On Calle Lagasca an Antique Center
can be found. There are also possibilities for antique shopping along the
streets of the Prado, Santa Catalina and in the Mercado Puerta de Toledo.
In
Madrid, numerous auctions of antiques and artistic objects are held, organized
by both Spanish and international firms. Auctions also take place at Monte
de Piedad, an institution founded in 1724. |
