Madrid's week was still riding the F1 wave, with officials confirming the Grand Prix drew record crowds even as the city dealt with a major train outage and handed out free transport and free culture to ease the back to school rush.
The Week's Biggest Stories
F1 Grand Prix draws over 350,000 fans, officials call it a success
City officials and race organizers confirmed the Madrid Grand Prix pulled in more than 350,000 spectators and ran without major incidents. They pointed to the local transport network as holding up well under the extra load, a relief given how much disruption the event brought to daily routines.
C-5 Cercanías line suspended for hours after Atocha equipment failure
An infrastructure fault at Atocha station knocked out the C-5 Cercanías line for more than three hours this week. Commuters on that route had to find alternative ways into the city center while repairs were carried out.
Buses and Bicimad ran free on September 7 and 8
Madrid made all bus lines and short Bicimad bike rentals free for two days as students returned to school. The move was aimed at easing the seasonal jump in commuter traffic around the city.
Museums and historic sites opened free from September 11 to 13
Madrid offered free entry to a range of museums, galleries and historic buildings over three days this week. It gave residents a low cost way to see contemporary art spaces and landmark palaces they might otherwise skip.
Videomapping show lit up Puerta del Sol for F1
A nightly videomapping display ran at Puerta del Sol from September 10 to 12, with four projections a day tied to the region's history and the F1 event in town. It added a free evening attraction in the heart of the city during race week.
Free concerts played across Madrid September 11 to 13
A run of free concerts took place across several Madrid municipalities this week, with acts including M-Clan, Rosario Flores and Nil Moliner performing. It gave residents no cost live music options spread across different neighborhoods.
Champions Burger festival opened in Leganés for 18 days
A burger and live entertainment festival began in Leganés this week and runs through September 27. It combines food competitions, gourmet burger vendors and nightly music for residents looking for a day trip outside the center.
Día de Muertos altar tickets available this week at Casa de México
Free tickets to view a Día de Muertos altar dedicated to Agustín Lara went on offer from September 10 to 13 at the Fundación Casa de México. It is an early marker of the city's autumn cultural calendar building up.
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