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Madrid knows very well that it is a capital city. It is proudly
traditional yet wildly fashion-conscious (though it fashions may
be strictly its own) and exudes an overall air of affluence. Here,
people dress to the nines just to nip out to the shops, low self-esteem
is as rare as a rainy day, and there is an insistence on having
a good time: madrileños consider the nightlife of
Rome or Paris dull in comparison to their own. Life here is lived
to the hilt.
To most Spaniards, having a good time is not a treat, it's a right.
Their capital is noisy, vibrant and packed with life. It is a place
where, so long as decorum is observed, people tend to do as they
please. Ride your motorbike down the pavement? Leave the dog out
to bark all night? Careen through the streets at 4 AM with the car
stereo at top volume? People are unlikely to complain. They're a
tolerant lot, and an unrepentant touch of anarchy prevails. Madrid
is underestimated by those who have not been there and is discreet
with its secrets.
The Insight FlexiMap of Madrid is a great travel addition. Here
is an innovative laminated folding map that marries durability and
convenience with accuracy, utility, and readability.
Produced with state-of-the-art technology, FlexiMaps feature detailed
city street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and
services of particular interest to travelers.
Text and photographs offer a wealth of valuable tourist information
including "10 sights you shouldn't miss," plus information
on transportation, visas, currency, important telephone numbers,
emergency services, and more.
Price: $7.95
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