DISCOVER THE CHAMBERÍ DISTRICT

An authentic Madrid neighbourhood
Located to the north of the historic city centre, Chamberí is an elegant district with a mix of 19th-century residential buildings, lively little squares and original museums. It is one of Madrid's favourite neighbourhoods for its friendly, family atmosphere.

Why visit?
Chamberí is not a tourist hotspot, but that's precisely what makes it so charming. There are traditional cafés, authentic tapas bars, local markets and surprising museums, such as the ghost metro station Andén 0.

A brief history and anecdotes
Chamberí owes its name to a former French military barracks established in the 19th century by soldiers from Chambéry (Savoie). Anecdote: the ghostly Chamberí station, closed in 1966, has been restored and turned into a museum, allowing visitors to relive the atmosphere of the Madrid metro in the 1920s.

What can you do there?
- Visit Andén 0the Chamberí museum metro station
- Discover the Sorolla Museum, housed in the artist's former home
- Enjoy the traditional terraces and bars of the Plaza de Olavide
- Explore the Geominero Museum and its mineral collections
- Strolling through the peaceful streets with their elegant facades

Where is it?
📍 Chamberí district, Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Accessible by metro (Bilbao, Iglesia and Chamberí stations)
- Ideal for an afternoon visit or a tapas evening
- Less frequented by tourists, perfect for discovering local life
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Sorolla Museum or National Museum of Natural Sciences

To discover around
- Sorolla Museum
- Geominero Museum
- Cerralbo Museum (near Moncloa)
- Paseo de la Castellana

Audioguide
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