Broad, tree-lined avenues with pretty streetlights
frame the neighbourhood of Barrio Salamanca. With
beautiful condominium buildings that make up most
blocks in this area, this part of town is refined and
quiet. It is also host to a few of the city's large
shopping avenues, including Calle Serrano and Calle
Jose Ortega y Gasset. A walk down these streets will
reveal upscale chains, small boutiques, and plenty of
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opportunities for shopping or checking out the stylish
displays. The locals here are polished and
fashionable, the atmosphere is leisurely, and the lush
Retiro Park on the southern border is yet another
opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. A stroll through
Barrio Salamanca is all about admiring the beautiful
architecture, window-shopping, and people-watching in
this upper-crust corner of Madrid.
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