Historic Events and Popular Bars
Neighborhood: Chueca & Malasaña
Nearest Train: Bilbao
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This popular square was the scene of glorious historical events during the War of Independence against France in the early 19th Century. The central arch was the entrance to the Monteleón barracks where the city's defenders rose to arms. The two captains, Daoiz and Velarde, who led the troops are commemorated here with statues. Other heroes of the same war, like Ruiz and Manuela Malasaña, have nearby streets named after them. The square became famous again in the 1980s as part of the movida madrileña (the name given to the explosion of creativity in fashion, theater, movies and nightlife at that time). Today, it's still full of lively bars, clubs and sidewalk cafés.
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best place in madrid
Anyone who finds themself in the plaza dos de mayo should check out the bar El Dos de, cos its the b...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 14 2007
authentic square
its a square a lot smaller than for example plaza mayor, and therefore has a better atmosphere i thi...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 27 2007
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