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At the center of La Movida – the Madrid countercultural movement during the transition to democracy – this bar on Calle Pez, 8 provided the inspiration for director Alex de la Iglesia’s movie El Bar and is also featured in the book The Bar, Stories and Mysteries of Madrid's Legendary Bars (Lenwerg), a collection of taverns that have stood the test of time and continue to affect the lives of Madrileños. El Palentino, which is currently enjoying something of a revival, opened in 1942 and has kept its mirrored walls, fragmented marble façade and aluminum windows.
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15 legendary bars in Madrid

An inside look at the capital’s recent history through the story of unique establishments that have left an indelible mark on the city

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