Mercado de Santa María, Paseo Santa María de la Cabeza, 41  Arganzuela, Madrid 28019

Arganzuela district is located to the east of the River Manzanares, inside the perimeter of the M-30. It covers an area of 655.21 hectares and consists of the Imperial, Acacias, Chopera, Legazpi, Delicias, Palos de Moguer and Atocha quarters. It borders to the north and northeast with the Centro and Retiro quarters, to the east and southeast with the Puente de Vallecas quarter, to the south with the Usera quarter and to the west with Latina and Carabanchel quarters. One of the attractions of Arganzuela is Madrid Río park, one of Madrid’s most outstanding green, recreational areas. Another of the most visited cultural sites in the district is Matadero, a former abattoir in Madrid that was converted into a number of Neo-Mudejar style pavilions in the early 20th century. It is located on the banks of the River Manzanares and features different spaces used for cultural events and exhibits.