Alfonso XIII´s Anarchist Attack
Alfonso XIII’s Anarchist Attack May 31, 1906 was a special day. King Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia of Bettenger married in the Church of the Jeronimos, right next to the Prado Museum. It was a sunny day and the streets were crowded with people to see the royal couple. Church of San Jeronimo el Real […]
Plaza de Oriente in Madrid
Plaza de Oriente in Madrid During our Madrid Free Tour we visited some of the most emblematic places in Madrid, from the Habsburg district (1500-1700) to the majestic Bourbon Madrid. One of those places that leave a special memory in Madrid is the Plaza de Oriente. Many people don´t know but this charming square has […]
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor in Madrid We could say, without fear of being mistaken, that Plaza Mayor is one of the most representative icons of Madrid. Every day thousands of tourists walk its cobbled streets taking pictures and admiring the great surrounding buildings, especially the Bakery House which is decorated with beautiful frescos. The origin of this […]
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol Puerta del Sol is one of the most symbolic places in Madrid, and not only for being the place where Madrileños celebrate the arrival of the New Year or for being the epicenter of all the protests and demonstrations. Throughout the centuries, Puerta del Sol has lived many historical moments that changed […]
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid The Royal Palace of Madrid was built in the eighteenth century as a symbol of the new dynasty of Kings that came to Spain, the Bourbons. The current palace was built over the old fortress designed by the Muslims in the ninth century. The Christian conquest (1085) changed the structure of […]
Spring in the Retiro Park
Spring in the Retiro Park Spring is in full swing in Madrid and the Retiro Park looks more beautiful than ever: a succession of colorful fragrant blooms, people sunbath and squirrels come down from the trees, while collecting fruit. Today we suggest you a tour through the most famous park in Madrid! The Fallen Angel […]
The Lady of Elche
The Lady of Elche Since its discovery in the nineteenth century this marvelous stone bust (5th century BC) has become an icon of Spanish culture. In fact, many experts consider this sculpture as one of the biggest archaeological finds in recent times in Europe. Its oriental features, its enigmatic eyes or the strange crown continue […]
Useful information
Madrid: Useful information Madrid, capital of Spain since 1561, has more than three million people, over five if we include the metropolitan area. These figures make Madrid the fourth largest European city surpassed only by Moscow, London and Berlin. Climate The spanish capital ejoys a Mediterranean-Continental climate which is characterized by low humidity and wide […]
Arriving in Madrid: Useful Information
Arriving in Madrid: Useful Information The city is well connected to the rest of world thanks its magnificent infrastructure. The good work carried out by the different public administrations during the past 20 years and improvements in infrastructure have boosted economy and tourism to record levels. How to get to Madrid by Plane? It is […]
Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral in Madrid Almudena Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena (Patron Saint of Madrid), is one of the newer cathedrals in Europe. Construction works begun in the late nineteenth century but the Cathedral was not inaugurated until 1993 because of the economic difficulties and the beginning of the Civil War (1936-1939). Almudena Cathedral […]
