The long-awaited weekend finally arrives and Autumn encourages you to leave the house to enjoy alone or with someone. We tell you a lot of ideas for do in Madrid on Friday the 8th, Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of November, the best activities for all tastes. Take the little ones in the house to their first film festival and let them fall in love with this art, relax in luxurious painting or soap workshops or remember the fall of the Berlin Wall by visiting their exhibition on a key date. We also tell you gastro plans for the most foodies here.
THE EXHIBITION YOU CAN’T MISS
© RAYMOND DEPARDON/MAGNUM PHOTOSVisit on the anniversary of his fall The Berlin Wall. A World Divided
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989 and this weekend is the perfect opportunity to honor the 140 people who lost their lives there. The international exhibition inaugurated in Madrid, at the Canal Foundation, commemorates the history and impact of the Berlin Wall. It has more than 300 original objects, such as 20 meters of the Wall itself, and testimonies from victims. The exhibition includes a tour of five thematic areas that explore the context of the Cold War, life in Berlin before and after the fall of the Wallthis having a global impact. Discover what that divided society was like and the joy of the fall of the Wall in 1989. It seeks to raise awareness about the importance of freedom and human rights. It is one of the best exhibitions of the moment.
How hard is it to see The Berlin Wall. A World Divided ?
General admission is 14 euros on weekdays, 15 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. For children from 4 to 12 years old, it costs 10 euros on weekdays and 11 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. They have discounts for the Youth Card. The exhibition ends next January 12.
FOR MARKET LOVERS
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© @barrioletrasFrog Market
This special streetmarket is organized thanks to the commercial establishments of the Barrio de las Letras that abandon their concept of a store indoor taking to the street the most special thing they have for sale, turning the neighborhood into a open market. Normally it occurs on the first and third Saturday of each month, but due to the holiday of All Saints, this first edition in November takes place Saturday the 9th. The Frog Market is also wrapped in a comprehensive hospitality offer of the restaurants and cafes in the area. You will find positions crafts, beauty, fashion and design.
Why is it called the Frog Market?
Formerly, the street that ran through the Barrio de las Letras was called Cantarranas Street, because the convent of San Jerónimo was located there, which had numerous of these vertebrate amphibians in its ponds. In 1844 it was renamed Lope de Vega Street. The central passage of the market is Huertas Street.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT PLANS?
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© ALSATour on the historic Felipe II Train to El Escorial
This historic train makes a very special journey from Príncipe Pío to El Escorial. With a duration of 55 minutes, the journey begins at the Príncipe Pío station, where Travelers are welcomed by a series of characters related to the environment and the time of Philip II, and by figures from railway history. During the journey they all tell anecdotes and stories linked to the destination, The Royal Site of El Escorial, ordered to be built in the 16th century by King Ferdinand II of Aragon. Depending on the pack you have chosen, you will meet your group upon arrival. The options they offer are: IMPERIAL, guided route to the Royal Monastery of El EscorialLEGENDS, guided tour of the gardens of the Royal Monasteryor TRAVESÍA, which has entrance to the Royal Monastery without a guide.
More information about this experience?
They have prices starting at 18 euros per adult and 12.60 per child.
You can sign up every Saturday, Sunday and some holidays.
The departure is at 10:20 a.m. from the Príncipe Pío Train Station and the return is at 6:15 p.m.
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© CoolRoomsPainting or soap workshop at the Atocha Palace
CoolRooms has prepared Make Me Falla series of activities to make you fall in love with autumn in their luxury hotels. On the occasion of Madrid Hotel Week, The Atocha Palace opens on Friday the 8th, and until the 17th of November, the Landscape of Light Cycle with workshops of artists and craftsmen. The space, which is recognized with a Michelin Key, is a rehabilitated Palace House from 1852 in the heart of the Las Letras neighborhood of Madrid.
On Friday, November 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.in the old dance hall, there will be a painting workshop where you can explore different artistic techniques under the advice of the artist Consuelo Gamarropainter inspired by flamenco and bullfighting. Later you will enjoy ora tapa and a glass of wine to finish the experience in the Patio de Atocha.
Sunday, November 10 from 10:30 to 12:30the community of makers Échale Manos will hold a workshop on natural soaps with organic ingredients after a magnificent gourmet breakfast at El Patio de Atocha. This complete experience will make your Sunday a day to enjoy, create and not forget.
How much do these plans cost?
They work with prior reservation. Each workshop has a price of 60 euros per person.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN MADRID WITH CHILDREN?
© First film festivalMy First Film Festival 2024
This project was born 17 years ago with the objective of bring cinema to the little onessending it to them as a different and unforgettable experience. Both in Madrid and Barcelona, they will be presenting viewings of children’s feature films and short films. They will also celebrate workshops, cineforums, cinema-concerts and much more. The screenings come from more than 20 countries such as South Korea, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Argentina… and there is something for all tastes, such as animations or documentaries. The most special thing about the festival is that It will make boys and girls participate by reflecting, giving their opinions, voting and even creating in a wide range of activities.. In Madrid, Mrs. Claqueta She will be in charge of bringing energy to the capital and being the best host. Some of the authors and producers They will be present to encourage you even more.
In which venues will My First Film Festival 2024 take place?
Conde Duque, Cine Doré, Mk2 Cine Paz, U-tad, Sapiens Formación, CC Eduardo Úrculo have been encouraged by this proposal. Among the screenings we find Savages, Cartoon classics, Little experiments, Kensuke’s kingdom and some competitions.
There will be everything from free screenings to tickets worth between €2 and €8 maximum.
This activity will take place from November 9 to 24, so don’t worry if this weekend doesn’t fit you, because you will have two more to attend this great family plan.