The name of the flea market “El Rastro” meaning “the trail” comes from the tanneries that used to exist in the area. When the animals were transported from the slaughterhouses to the tanneries, they would leave a trail of blood and hence the name of "El Rastro".
Strange Pilgrims (Spanish: Doce cuentos peregrinos, lit. 'Twelve Pilgrim Stories') is a collection of twelve loosely related short stories by the Nobel Prize–winning Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez.
Twelve dozen (122 = 144) are known as a gross; and twelve gross (123 = 1,728, the duodecimal 1,000) are called a great gross, a term most often used when shipping or buying items in bulk.
noun. track [noun] a mark left, especially a footprint etc. trail [noun] a track (of an animal) trail [noun] a line, or series of marks, left by something as it passes.
It earns its name from the trail of blood (as rastro means trail) that used to be left by the cattle slaughtered in the slaughterhouse and brought to this part of the city where the tanneries were located.
Definite articles in Spanish, el, la, los, las(the) are used to refer to unique items (La capital de Colombia es Bogotá(The capital of Colombia is Bogotá)) and also to introduce a noun.
For example, derechos del autor (literally, author's rights) refers to royalties. La derecha refers to something that is on the right (opposite of left) side. It can refer to, for example, the right hand and the political right. The adverbial phrase a la derecha is common and means "to the right" or "on the right."
The popular flea market held on Sundays and public holidays
The image of El Rastro that immediately comes to mind is that of its crowded, transient flea market which is held on Sundays and public holidays. Documents mention the market as early as 1740.
The renowned El Rastro market, held every Sunday, is a treasure trove of antiques, vintage goods, and curiosities, providing a unique shopping experience. The area is also home to the Reina Sofia Museum, which boasts an extensive collection of contemporary art, including works by Picasso and Dali.
Yet, at night, you should avoid a few blocks around El Rastro, one of the most popular open-air flea markets in Madrid. While completely safe and scrutinised with tight security during the day, at night, it's a hot spot for many drunk and homeless people, which can make you feel unsafe.
El Rastro means "the trail". The market probably owes its name to the tanneries that were once located on the Ribera de Curtidores (Ribera de Curtidores means 'riverside of tanners'). There was a slaughterhouse nearby at the present-day location of the Puerta de Toledo from the 17th to 20th century.
gaudy, tawdry, garish, flashy, meretricious mean vulgarly or cheaply showy. gaudy implies a tasteless use of overly bright, often clashing colors or excessive ornamentation. circus performers in gaudy costumes. tawdry applies to what is at once gaudy and cheap and sleazy. tawdry saloons.
Yet, at night, you should avoid a few blocks around El Rastro, one of the most popular open-air flea markets in Madrid. While completely safe and scrutinised with tight security during the day, at night, it's a hot spot for many drunk and homeless people, which can make you feel unsafe.
El Rastro is a classic Madridian experience where locals and tourists converge to spend a Sunday morning perusing the open-air flea market. A mix of crowded, chaotic and busy, it's fun to walk through and see what people are selling, all while being a bit overstimulated with all the buzz and excitement in the air.
The renowned El Rastro market, held every Sunday, is a treasure trove of antiques, vintage goods, and curiosities, providing a unique shopping experience. The area is also home to the Reina Sofia Museum, which boasts an extensive collection of contemporary art, including works by Picasso and Dali.
Known the world over for its crowded, transient flea market that's held on Sundays and public holidays and offers a diverse range of goods, El Rastro is a bustling shopping area in the city centre that's open every day of the week and stands out for its jumble of specialist shops, typical bars, historic sites and ...
