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Given that Madrid is a global city, rich with European flair and a vibrant lust for life, it also embraces other European countries by hosting their cultural institutes. Many of these international institutes are perfect for when you want to step outside of Spain and into another country. At the institutes you can see many international art house films, take language courses or even learn how to cook international cuisine!
Instituto Frances:
The Instituto Frances is a French Institute in Madrid offering French classes from A1-C2 levels, DELF examinations, a virtual library and cultural activities such as concerts, French cinema and radio, expositions and book fairs and debates.
The Instituto Frances is located:
Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada, 12, 28004, Madrid
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://www.institutfrancais.es/madrid/programa-cultural/agenda-cultural-noviembre-diciembre-2013
The Goethe Institute is a German institute in Madrid. Apart from offering German classes, it regularly hosts conferences, has an extensive book and video library, hosts concerts and also shows German films.
The German institute is located at:
Calle Zurbarán, 21, 28010 Madrid
To find out about their coming activities click here: http://www.goethe.de/ins/es/mad/ver/esindex.htm
Casa Árabe
The Casa Árabe is an Arabic center that provides Arabic language courses, a media library, an Arab and Islamic bookshop, an Arabic restaurant, Arabic film screenings, exhibition halls, debate and forum rooms and garden where outdoor activities are organized.
The Casa Árabe is located:
Casa Árabe Madrid: Calle Alcalá 62. 28009 Madrid
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://en.casaarabe.es/events
Centro Ruso
The Centro Ruso presents a center for learning the Russian language, adult workhops such as theater, painting and drawing and Russian choral groups. For children the Centro Ruso offers ballets and music and Russican folklore dance workshops. There is also museum and library featuring Russian artists.
The Centro Ruso is located at:
Calle Atocha, 34. 28012. Madrid.
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://www.centroruso.info/es/proximas_actividades
Instituto Cultural Rumano
The Instituto Cultural Rumano not only offers Rumanian language classes but also scholarships and grants to study in Romania. Also, the Instituto Cultural Rumano has a Romanian library and features Romanian authors. Similarly, there are Romanian films, expositions and music concerts held at the The Instituto Cultural Rumano.
The Instituto Cultural Rumano is located at:
Calle Marqués de Urquijo, 47, 1º derecha. 28008 Madrid
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://www.icr.ro/madrid-1/eventos/
Instituto Polaco de Cultura
In addition to providing Polish language courses and scholarships, the Instituto Polaco de Cultura also offers art exhibitions, concerts, Polish movies, traditional Polish recipes on their website and cultural forums.
The Instituto Polaco de Cultura is located at:
Calle Felipe IV, 12 bajo . 28014 Madrid
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://www.culturapolaca.es/
Cine Español
Cine Español offers weekly free film screenings, an art academy and cinematography archive library, expositions, magazine publications and a café and bar.
Cine Espanyol is located at:
Calle Zurbano, 3. 28010 MADRID
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://www.academiadecine.com/agenda/index.php?id_s=4
Italian Cinema
The Instituto Italiano de Cultura of Madrid offers Italian language classes, language exams, special scholarships and internships to study in Italy, a library, music concerts, art exhibitions and special events to encourage Italian culture in Spain.
Instituto Italiano de Cultura de Madrid is located at:
Palacio de Abrantes,
Calle Mayor. 86
28013 Madrid
To find out more about upcoming activities click: http://www.iicmadrid.esteri.it/IIC_Madrid
