Madrid Beckons All Art Lovers…

The city of Madrid is the capital of the European country Spain. Situated on the banks of River Manzanares, Madrid is the largest city in the country and considered to be the most sought-after when it comes to tourist’s choice of vacation spot. Every year millions of people from all corners of the world book airline tickets and hop on to cheap international flights for this superb city. The city has to its credit the honor of being awarded the title of being one of the most livable cities in the world and also the one of the top ‘green’ cities in the European continent.

If you have booked flights to Madrid during the month of May then here are a few local events you can spin your trip around to and have a truly memorable experience. First up in Madrid is the Madrid 2nd of May Festival, which honors the city’s uprising against French rule, back in the early nineteenth century. There is music in the air and the locals take to the streets to celebrate this day at the Plaza del Dos de Mayo.

Then there is the Documenta Madrid, which is the city’s international documentary festival, being held in May at various locations across the capital city. Pick a place that suits you the best and enjoy watching creative works exploring various sensitive and topical themes. If you have a penchant for art then Spain is all set to hold the exhibition that highlights to importance of Marc Chagall- the man behind concepts like cubism and Fauvism. On from May 1st till May 20th, this exhibit at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is going to be a wonderful event that will bring you closer to the literature and symbolism of the then times.

If you have booked cheap flights to Madrid during the month of June or July then best local events and festivities that you can consider being a part of are, firstly, the Buff Epic Run-, which is an annual obstacle race held on the scenic route of Polideportivo de la Dehesa de Navalcarbón, the Autumn Festival in Spring called Festival de Otoño where you can be dazzled by the theatrical production of Shakespeare’s A Comedy Of Errors and Richard III, and a bevy of whole other performances including dances, music and even circus events. The month of June is also the time when the city honors San Antonio at the San Antonio de la Florida Fiesta. The day is marked with women dressed in colorful garbs and the quintessential shawl and red carnation dance to the much adored dance form pasodoble and choti. In July you have the Lyric Theatre Cycle at the Zarzuela and the famous Madrid Pride and the Fiestas del Carmen.

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