Casa Árabe

Cultural center · Recoletos

Casa Árabe

Cultural center · Recoletos

C. Alcalá, 62, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid, Spain

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Nestled in a stunning Mudéjar-style building, this cultural center buzzes with engaging Arab-themed exhibitions, a delightful café, and a rich history.

C. Alcalá, 62, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid, Spain Get directions

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"More than a than a green island with fancy terrace and Lebanese restaurant in the middle of the road, Casa Árabe is a bridge between Spanish and Arabic culture. Two worlds that have cohabited for many years, as our music, language and skin type can testimony. Here is the place for culture in a large sense." - id.real

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"Casa Árabe, Salamanca by id.real. More than a than a green island with fancy terrace and Lebanese restaurant in the middle of the road, Casa Árabe is a bridge between Spanish and Arabic culture. Two worlds that have cohabited for many years, as our music, language and skin type can testimony. Here is the place for culture in a large sense."

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Samantha Peters

Google

I visited Casa Árabe to see Cómic palestino: Voces propias, grito colectivo and it was an incredible experience. The space itself is beautiful—thoughtfully curated and welcoming. The exhibit was powerful and moving, and the service was fantastic. I also loved the bookstore—such a great selection of thoughtful and unique titles. I felt both held and informed. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in Madrid.

Youness Hourri

Google

Casa Árabe Madrid is a cultural center that showcases the diversity and richness of the Arab world. I enjoyed the exhibitions, the library, the cinema, and the restaurant. The staff was very helpful and friendly. A must-see for anyone interested in Arab culture.

Dr. Eman

Google

I like the idea, the message, and motive behind the entire institute and believe that its presence is essential in Madrid with the shared history of 800 years of Arabic presence in Iberian Peninsula. I visited the place during the third wave of covid-19, and like every other cultural center in such challenging era, was empty, and sad. However, the style of the building that simulates- in my eyes- “ Giralda” in Seville, the beauty of Arabic calligraphy here and there, and the temporary photographic exhibition, all worth the visit.. which is free of charge.

Brice Pissard

Google

Very nice little exhibition about the modernism architecture movement in Bagdad during the 50s and 60s. It was very well documented, the pictures are unique and are very precious to understand how it was at that time from the eyes of a local intellectual.

Aldo Lauria Santiago

Google

Not open when supposed to be. Outside Cafe nice kitchen closes at 4:30pm so we left. Center itself closed despite signs with hours and events announced (film, exhibit, etc). Really wanted to see Nakba exhibit. Beautiful building. Glad to see the king and queen (yuck) paid for this.... Update: today is an official holiday in Madrid....

Timi Janurik

Google

There is a small, nice painting exhibition in arabic topic, worth to visit it.

MD Imran

Google

This is the cultural approach in Madrid where this house represents the Arab legacy and Intellectual in Spain. It often is busy with many activities. For details check website.

Rathu Siva

Google

Lovely exhibition on artists from Sudan. I learned a lot about their past and their current situation. The bookstore is wonderful too! Really appreciated my time here during my trip.

H T.

Yelp

Very mediocre food for such great atmosphere, it's a place that has amazing potential because it's next to Retiro park and the Casa itself is so pretty, but the service was extremely slow, and the food was nothing special. Won't be going back here unless it's just to wait a long time for an overpriced drink.

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Madrid

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Samantha Peters

Google

Youness Hourri

Google

Dr. Eman

Google

Brice Pissard

Google

Aldo Lauria Santiago

Google

Timi Janurik

Google

There is a small, nice painting exhibition in arabic topic, worth to visit it.

MD Imran

Google

This is the cultural approach in Madrid where this house represents the Arab legacy and Intellectual in Spain. It often is busy with many activities. For details check website.

Rathu Siva

Google

Lovely exhibition on artists from Sudan. I learned a lot about their past and their current situation. The bookstore is wonderful too! Really appreciated my time here during my trip.

H T.

Yelp

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