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After rising early on June 2, 2010, I had a simple breakfast at a corner of the Plaza de Espana and then made my way to a local place called Bravo Bike Tours to embark on a bicycling adventure through Madrid. The owner, Kaspar Winteler, is a former banker from Zurich and has lived in Madrid since 1972. Since retiring from banking, Kaspar decided to create a bicycle touring and rental business and now offers tours in Madrid as well as in other parts of Spain, Switzerland, France, Croatia and other destinations throughout Europe.
We started our cycling trip at the Temple of Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple that was originally built in southern Egypt in the 2nd century before Christ and was moved to Madrid in 1968. From this location we had an awesome view over the landscapes west of Madrid. Down the hill we went into the Paseo del Pintor Rosales rose garden and to the Goya Pantheon, the church were famous painter Francisco de Goya is buried. The church itself is adorned with frescoes by this illustrious artist.
Further down the street we stopped at the historic Prinicpe Pio railway station which has been refurbished in recent years. Back up on the hill we rode into a neighbourhood called “Madrid de los Austrias”, the old centre of Madrid which was built during the reign of the Habsburg dynasty. In this atmospheric neighbourhood we stopped at “El MadroƱo”, a restaurant that features several tiled panels depicting scenes from Madrid’s history.
After a brief tortilla and churro snack we continued on to the “Restaurante Sobrino de Botin”, which, according to the Guiness Book of World Records, is the world’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Started in 1725, this unique place specializes in preparing suckling pigs, a Spanish delicacy.
Our next stop was on the Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s impressive main square, from where we cycled to the Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s favourite square and gathering place. On the Calle de Alcala we were admiring all the bank buildings from the early 20th century.
In the Literary District we stopped on the Plaza de Santa Ana and then cycled to the Casa del Abuelo, a local wine bar where we stopped for a glass of vino and some friend shrimps. Through the Calle El Arenal we cycled to Kaspar’s office. Debating what I was going to do I relied on Kaspar’s advice and decided to take a bus out of town for the rest of the day, to the gorgeous city of Segovia.
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