Atocha, Madrid

Atocha is nestled between the borders of the district of Huertas and Lavapies. The district of Huetas is centrally located with the most interesting night life. The tourists must plan to go out at night to bask in the bright light of enthusiasm and laughter. You will be able to see crowds of people flocking the bars and night clubs till the lamp of Elysium goes back in the arms of Morpheus.

There are tapas bars and bistros in this zone. You can venture in the traditional food corners which will offer you "patatas bravas" which is fried potato served hot with a spicy mouth watering tomato sauce. Naturbier is a must visit place in this district. The micro brewery is an amazing thing that can never be missed. Lavapies districts will remind you of the memories of your country.

In the relaxed and soul enticing land, you can hear whistling of teenagers and the happy-go-lucky people. This district is well known for casual living out brimming with the trend of American consumerism. Atocha is well known for "Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofa" which is the national museum of Spain. On the 10th day of September, 1992 this museum was inaugurated which was named after the Queen of Spain. This repository preserves the master pieces of Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.

The knowledge of history is alluring to every human soul which is a must to complete the circle of life. The central part of this museum has been converted into a health care center. Atocha is the site of 1977 Massacre which was considered to be a neo fascist attack. The clash of ideologies are buried this particular place. The terrorist attacks again took place on the 11th day of March in the year of 2004. This place is of both political and historical significance.