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These small rolls marked with a cross are sold at the Church of San Antonio.
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“Crumbly” biscuits flavoured with cinnamon and almonds.
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Circular brioches flavoured with almonds and candied fruit. Usually contain a small charm.
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Small doughnuts with a variety of flavours and bizarre names – “the fool”, “the intelligent one” and “Santa Clara” are just some of them.
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The feast day of Madrid’s patron saint is celebrated with a procession to the Ermita de San Isidro. Madrileños dress up in traditional costumes and picnic on rosquillas . There is also a fair, brass bands and sports events. San Isidro also marks the beginning of the bull-fighting season.
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“Needlewomen’s sighs” are meringues filled with praline.
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These are slices of milk-soaked bread which have been fried and laced with cinnamon and sugar.
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Nougat, hard or soft, and made in various flavours.
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The Summer Arts Festival is a season of concerts (pop, classical, flamenco), theatre productions, ballets and films, featuring international as well as Spanish artists. Venues range from major theatre and concert halls to the Centro Cultural Conde Duque.
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On the Feast of the Virgin of Almudena, the image of the patroness of Madrid is carried in procession through the centre of the city, followed by mass in the cathedral which bears her name (see Catedral de la Almudena).
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