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Café Gijón reopens, a classic in the centre of Madrid after months of renovations
The centre of Madrid welcomes back one of its most iconic spaces with the reopening of a historic café after five months of renovations. Café Gijón returns, refreshed but still preserving the atmosphere that made it a meeting point for generations.
The news marks a long-awaited return for locals and visitors who have seen this café as more than just a place to have a drink: it is a space for pause, conversation, and urban life. For decades, its tables have hosted everyday gatherings and key moments in the city's social history.
The renovation has updated the interior to meet current needs without losing its essence. The décor and atmosphere retain nods to its past, striking a balance between tradition and comfort that invites people to rediscover the space.
Figures such as Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Benito Pérez Galdós have passed through this café, reinforcing its value as part of Madrid's cultural heritage. Its reopening restores to the city one of those places where history and daily life naturally intersect.