Matadero Madrid, Madrid

Name: Matadero Madrid
Address: Paseo Chopera 14, Madrid, 28045, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 17 73 09

#162 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

Matadero Madrid is a former slaughterhouse in the Arganzuela district of Madrid, which has been converted to an arts centre. Matadero Madrid is a lively, constantly changing space at the service of creative processes, participatory artistic training and dialogue between the arts. It was set up to help reflect on the contemporary sociocultural environment and support processes to build the culture of today and tomorrow. A lab for experimentation and promoting new cross-disciplinary formulae. This complex also served as the inspiration for the 1999 film, Chicken Run. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°23'29"N, 3°41'52"W

Address

Paseo Chopera 14Arganzuela (La Chopera)Madrid 28045 Spain

Contact

+34 915 17 73 09

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Day trips

Matadero Madrid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Lavapiés, Museo del Ferrocarril, Atocha station memorial.

1.1 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid
29 min walk • The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía stands as a beacon of contemporary art in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1992, this museum has rapidly become a pivotal institution for modern and contemporary art on the international stage.
1.2 miN
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Lavapiés, Madrid
31 min walk • In the heart of Madrid lies Lavapiés, an eclectic and vibrant entertainment district that pulsates with life and culture. Known for its steep streets and colorful facades, this neighborhood offers an immersive experience into the rich tapestry of Madrid's social...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Museo del Ferrocarril, Madrid
16 min walk • The Museo del Ferrocarril, nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain, is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Situated in the historic Delicias Station, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Spain's rich railway...
1.2 miNE
Memorial, Garden
Atocha station memorial, Madrid
30 min walk • The Atocha station memorial is a memorial monument located at Atocha station in Madrid, Spain, that commemorates the 191 victims of the 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings.
1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid
31 min walk • The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Spain, located in Madrid near the Parque del Buen Retiro and opposite Atocha railway and metro station. It is considered the oldest anthropology museum in Spain, formally inaugurated on April 29, 1875, during the reign of Alfonso XII.
1.1 miNW
Baroque architecture, Pedro de Ribera, Bridge
Puente de Toledo, Madrid
27 min walk • The Bridge of Toledo is a bridge located in Madrid, Spain. It was built in a Baroque style between 1718 and 1732 by architect Pedro de Ribera and spans the Manzanares River, linking the Pyramids roundabout on the east bank with Marqués de Vadillo Square on the west bank.
1.1 miN
Museum, Event space, Art gallery
La Tabacalera de Lavapiés, Madrid
27 min walk • Tabacalera de Lavapiés or Centro Social Autogestionado La Tabacalera de Lavapiés is a well-known cultural and social center in Madrid, Spain. It consists of a large set of connected buildings in the central neighbourhood of Lavapiés.
1 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
La Casa Encendida, Madrid
26 min walk • La Casa Encendida is a social and cultural centre in central Madrid. It began operations in December 2002. It belongs to the Fundación Montemadrid, a social responsibility entity set up by the Spanish bank Caja Madrid.
1.2 miN
Square
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, Madrid
32 min walk • Plaza del Emperador Carlos V is a square in the city of Madrid. It is named after Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, who also reigned in Spain as Charles I.
1.2 miN
Street
Plaza de Lavapiés, Madrid
31 min walk • The Plaza de Lavapiés is a public square in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is located in the area of the same name, Lavapiés.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Circus
Circo Price, Madrid
25 min walk • The Circo Price, also known as El Price, is a 2,142-seat concert venue and former circus in Madrid. The circus was originally located in the Jardin de las Delicias, a park which lay at the corner of the Paseo de Recoletos and the calle de la Veterinaria, now calle Barbara de Braganza.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Matadero Madrid open?

Matadero Madrid is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Thursday 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Matadero Madrid?

Nearby attractions include Mercado Jesús del Gran Poder, Madrid (11 min walk), Arganzuela Footbridge, Madrid (12 min walk), Praga Bridge, Madrid (12 min walk), Museo del Ferrocarril, Madrid (16 min walk).

How to get to Matadero Madrid by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matadero Madrid:

Bus

Pº Chopera - Pza. Legazpi • Lines: 148, 18, 426, 429, 6, 78, N12, N14 (3 min walk)
Madrid • Lines: 411 (3 min walk)

Metro

Legazpi • Lines: L3, L6 (4 min walk)
Usera • Lines: L6 (13 min walk)

Train

Delicias (17 min walk)
Doce de Octubre (22 min walk)