The building at Calle de Puebla number nine houses the headquarters of COGAM, the Collective of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals, and Bisexuals of Madrid. You can identify the office by its unassuming street-level entrance, which serves as a…
Chueca Pride and History
Walk through the colorful streets of Chueca to trace its evolution from a neglected barrio into a global beacon of LGBTQ+ culture and social progress.
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1. COGAM
2. Berkana
Berkana sits on the Calle de Hortaleza as the oldest LGBTQ+ bookstore in Spain. Founded in nineteen ninety-three by Mili Hernández, it was the first business of its kind in the country to maintain standard daytime commercial hours. At that…
3. Plaza de Pedro Zerolo
The Plaza de Pedro Zerolo is a rectangular public square located in the heart of the Chueca neighborhood. You can identify the space by its open layout, which serves as a frequent meeting point and a stage for local events near the Gran…
4. LL Bar
The LL Bar on Calle de Pelayo stands out for its two-story layout, featuring a quieter bar area downstairs and an upper floor dedicated to nightly drag and go-go performances. Located in the Chueca district, this venue has operated for…
5. Plaza de Chueca
Plaza de Chueca is a compact, pedestrian-only square framed by the intersection of Gravina and Augusto Figueroa streets. It is the central point of the surrounding district and is identified by the prominent entrance to the Chueca metro…
6. Mercado San Antón
The Mercado de San Antón is identifiable by its large, red brick facade, which stands apart from the surrounding residential architecture of the Chueca neighborhood. Its history on this site began in the nineteenth century as an open-air…
7. Black & White
Black & White is a long-standing fixture in the Chueca neighborhood of Madrid, located on Calle de la Libertad. Opened in nineteen eighty-one, it became one of the first gay bars to open in the city following the transition to democracy.