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El Rastro
El Rastro is a gigantic flea
market in Madrid that attracts several thousand people. The streets
of the entire area are filled with stalls selling just about every
kind of goods you can imagine.
Specific items are sold in certain
locations. Authentic antiques, furniture and paintings can be found
just beyond the statue of Cascorro, and in the stores located to
the side of the street. Your will also find bullfighters, flamenco
dancers, musicians and other artists entertaining the crowd. There
are several restaurants and food stalls where you can have tapas
or buy a quick drink at a refreshment stall.
The rastro happens every sunday
and has the feel of a traditional market in Spain. It can get crowded
so visitors are advised to be aware of pick pockets and thieves.
If you do not want to be a part of the crowd you can visit the rastro
on a saturday where the crowds are less but so are the vendors.
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