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Madrid Airport Express Shuttle Bus

Posted on January 25, 2012 by MadridMan

Madrid’s Airport Express Shuttle Bus has been in operation for over a year and is an easy alternative – for many – to taxis, “cercanías” regional trains, and even the metro for getting into downtown Madrid cheaply and quickly. The … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening: New Cercanias Station in Puerta del Sol

Posted on June 28, 2009 by MadridMan

Today, on its first day of operation, I made my maiden-visit to the brand-new Cercanías station in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol. The controversial entryway is in the shape, it is said, of a “Glass Fish” or “Pez de Cristal“, and … Continue reading →

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Pez de Cristal, Glass Fish: Puerta del Sol’s New Landmark

Posted on June 21, 2009 by MadridMan

The “Pez de Cristal” – or “Glass Fish” – will be inaugurated as the new landmark in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol on Saturday, 27 June 2009 at 11am and will be presided over by the President of the Comunidad de … Continue reading →

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