Where to eat Cocido Madrileño in Madrid
Where to eat Cocido Madrileño in Madrid “Cocido Madrileño” is one of the signature dishes in the Spanish capital when the autumn comes, and one of the most popular questions is where to eat “cocido” in Madrid? There are many different types of “Cocidos” across the length and breadth of the country, but none as popular […]
Chamartin Station
Chamartin Station Chamartín Station ( 1967) was built in the north of Madrid to serve the Northern part of Spain (Valladolid, Barcelona, Salamanca, Burgos, León, Vitoria, etc.). Progressively since its opening Chamartín gained passengers to become the most important train station in Madrid. Shortly after (1970-1975) Chamartín was closed to be reformed and adapted to […]
Avenida America Station
Avenida America Station Avenida America Bus Station forms part of a huge intermodal transport hub (Intercambiador Avenida América) that integrates urban buses, intercity buses and four metro lines. The station is organized vertically in four levels: the first two levels are intended for buses, while the third and fourth levels were built for metro trains. […]
Atocha Station
Atocha Station in Madrid Atocha Station, located just 10 minutes away from Prado Museum, is the main railroad station in Spain. However, unfortunately, the station is famous worldwide for the terrifying attack occurred on 11th March, 2004 when nearly 200 people were killed. This attack (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE) shocked the country and marked […]
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 […]
