Monday, July 11, 2011

LA TORRE DEL ORO

Anyone who has ever been to Madrid's Plaza Mayor has seen this quirky little hole in the wall bar/café. It is entirely bullfight themed, with framed photographs of bullfighting victories... and accidents... covering every possible surface. Whenever I pass by I can't help but duck inside for a snack, chat with the really friendly staff (all old guys), and stare at the pictures. Today I asked if I could take a few photos of the bar and was mysteriously instructed to take them of only two walls and a corner, and no where else... So here are a few pictures of two walls and a corner of LA TORRE DEL ORO.

















I snagged a picture of the rest of the bar right at the end. You can see how tiny this place is! The lighted cases on the bar are filled with food you can order as a meal for yourself or a ración (large serving) to share among