La Casa Encendida

I think ordinary tourists won't have time to visit this. However, if you stay in Madrid for a certain period and stay close to this cultural center, it is quite worth visiting. The exhibitions I visited are thought provoking, especially the one about Africa. There are some medium-size libraries, an auditorium and some classrooms. The exhibition halls are located in the basement and the first floor. Don't miss the rooftop garden which is calm and like an oasis in the city area.

Very modern and conceptual art. Free to visit in the exhibits and the terrace. If you have time then come visit especially if you are planning to go to areas around there like the park.

#LaCasaEncendida = #theHouseLit It is lit indeed 🔥 by the culture, passion, hospitality, art, philosophy, in the exhibition, library, cafeteria, where you can take part in a city. I visited in September 10th 2023, it had impressed me, the exhibition of Picasso’s untitled works “SIN TÍTULO” was really worth it, the way they presented the work itself was very creative, but it might had just over and be replaced by another exhibition. Today I was going to visit the library, but unfortunately it is CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS until JANUARY 31TH. Looking forward to the reopening.

This place is simply wonderful from the auditorium experiences to the marvellous rooftop. This place is simply astonishing in every detail

Great showcase of contemporary art with focus on effects COVID has had in society as well as other social issues - mental health discrimination. Muy interesante! And the exhibits are free!!

Pretty awesome atmosphere and worth visiting, not too large so you don't get overwhelmed, nice staff and really nicely presented. The rooms are dark, moody, nicely temperatured and the way they present the images is very aesthetically pleasing!

It is indeed one of the most active places if you are interested in cultural activities. They offer all kinds of events for different audiences and its terrace is the perfect spot where to relax and enjoy the sunshine with friends.

Most reputed language & cultural center, I listened to one of my friends, who has taken a course from this. I went there and contacted with reception and sat on a language admission level test, but the authority didn't select me. I was frustrated. But still I want to take administration from there because I heard from my friend that inside there is a good Library, so I want to take a chance to study there and get liberty access. Hopefully I will get, otherwise I will miss the library access. If anyone knows, without a student card will I get the library access?

I went to the cafe/restaurant there and the menu of the day was delicious! I would definitely return! It has a nice atmosphere and the prices were reasonable! It's nice because you can order a menu or half menu! I also enjoyed their croissants and cafe con leche!

This is a school, actually. A school with classes, workshops, and seminars ranging from writing to photography to cinema... also exhibitions, events, performances. GAH I wish I lived in Madrid! I would visit here nonstop. Now for tourists, there's cafe on the 2nd floor. There's also a little outdoor area (in the centre of this building) where you can enjoy a coffee and study away. Apparently upstairs there's a patio but it's not always opened. This patio lets you see Lavapiés from above, and I hear it's nice. There are exhibitions as well, look at the dates on their website and the room number. These are opened during regular hours. When La Casa Encendida closes, shows start at 10pm. I watched a dance/song comedy performance, you can buy tickets online or at the door. People start lining up early! There is a lot happening and the staff expects you to do know what you're doing here, you can't aimlessly walk in and hope they'll guide you. They will not! I found my shows and exhibitions (as well as the room number) online, but the website is hard to navigate especially with Google Translate on. You definitely need to do a bit of research before coming! They don't have shows or exhibitions all the time, hopefully they have something going on during the days you're in Madrid :)

This became my go-to study space my last month abroad. I loved studying in their cafe (really good jasmine tea) as it provided that cafe ambiance. There's free wifi, study tables throughout the building, and even a rooftop terrace where you can work or just simply soak in the sun.

This is a great venue for all kinds of multicultural things: photography shows, concerts, theater, film festivals, performances, parties it has a wonderful inner courtyard and some large rooms for exhibits and such. You won't be charged much either, not even for the film festivals. It is overall a great cultural option as well as a good thing to have in town.