VISIT MATADERO MADRID

A reinvented industrial heritage
Built in the early 20th century as a municipal abattoir, the site was restored in the early 2000s to become a vast cultural complex. Its brick buildings and industrial structure now provide a unique setting for exhibitions and shows.

Why visit?
Matadero Madrid is a place for artistic creation and experimentation. It features :
- contemporary art exhibition rooms,
- independent theatres and cinemas,
- spaces for designers and creators,
- workshops and artists' residencies.
The area also hosts festivals, concerts and alternative markets.

A brief history and anecdotes
For decades, the site was used exclusively for slaughtering and storing meat for Madrid. Anecdote: the architects who transformed the site deliberately preserved the raw, industrial imprint of the buildings, creating an atmosphere that blends historical memory with modernity.

What can you do there?
- Attend a contemporary art exhibition
- See a film in the cinémathèque (Cineteca Madrid)
- Discover dance, theatre and music performances
- Take part in a workshop or creative market
- Terraces and restaurants in an unusual industrial setting

Where is it?
📍 Paseo de la Chopera, 14, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Free admission to most areas (some exhibitions charge a fee)
- Accessible by metro (Legazpi or Arganzuela-Planetario stations)
- Wide-ranging programme: check the diary before your visit
- Lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings and at weekends

To discover around
- Madrid Río (walk along the Manzanares river)
- Matadero Market (creative events)
- Madrid Planetarium
- Delicias station (Railway Museum)

Audioguide
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