The Salamanca District is located in the heart of Madrid, to the northeast of the historical centre. It covers an area of 540.93 hectares and consists of the Recoletos, Goya, Fuente del Berro, La Guindalera, Lista and Castellana quarters. The architecture of the homes and hotels, the luxury fashion stores on the Golden Mile and the choice of bars and restaurants make it one of the most exclusive areas of Madrid. The area was born with the aim of becoming an upmarket area for society’s elite and still conserves the essence of the Bourgeois past of the area's buildings.