El Rastro

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El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid (Spain). It is held every Sunday morning and is located along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Toledo and Embajadores streets.

The term "rastro" (Spanish for trail) was coined in the 16th century, when a slaughterhouse stood near the area. The slaughtered animals were dragged (arrastrados) from it to the nearby tanning houses (curtidores), leaving a blood trail (or rastro)[1].

A great variety of products (first and second hand) can be found at the Rastro, usually grouped by areas. A number of antique shops in the Rastro area are also open on Sunday.

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  1. ^ http://www.mirastro.com/elrastro.htm

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