Malasaña is one of Madrid's most popular and emblematic neighbourhoods.  Located in the Centro district, it is bounded by Gran Vía to the south, Calle Fuencarral to the east, Calle Carranza to the north and Calle San Bernardo to the west. Malasaña owes its name to Manuela Malasaña, a popular heroine of the uprisings of 2 May 1808 against the French troops. In the 80s of the 20th century it was the neighbourhood where the Movida Madrileña was born. Today, Malasaña has established itself as a bohemian, alternative and multicultural neighbourhood, known for its vibrant nightlife, its rich history and its diversity of shops, bars and restaurants.

 

It is an ideal neighbourhood for culture lovers and is home to a number of museums, buildings and art galleries, such as the Museum of History of Madrid, the Museum of Romanticism, the Court of Auditors or the picturesque Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes. Malasaña is also a trendy neighbourhood, with a wide variety of independent and alternative design shops, vintage fashion shops, second-hand shops, junk shops and comic shops. 

At night, Malasaña transforms into a lively and festive quarter. The neighbourhood is home to a wide variety of terraces, bars and rock, punk and indie music venues, offering a wide range of styles. Malasaña is the perfect place to spend a fun night out with friends and enjoy Madrid's nightlife with its heart in the popular Plaza del Dos de Mayo, where the uprisings of 2nd May 1808 took place.  In the centre of this popular square stands the Arco del Triunfo, a monument commemorating the uprisings. 

Other highlights include the Church of San Martín, one of Madrid's most emblematic Baroque buildings, and the San Ildefonso Market, a street food market that combines leisure and mingling around gastronomy.

 

If you are looking for a place in Madrid with the most alternative trends, Malasaña is the ideal place both for its varied cultural offer and its vibrant and bohemian nightlife.

 

 

 

 

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