Calle Mayor is one of the most popular streets in Madrid and probably one of the oldest in the city. As a matter of fact, there are documents which show that it was one of the first streets in existence in Villa de Madrid. It is considered that at the time of the Austrians this …
In order to know what is most convenient for us, either buying or renting a house, we must bear in mind the advantages and the disadvantages that each option offers. What is the best thing to do, to buy or to rent a house? Let´s ask ourselves the eternal question. However, to be able to …
Housing in Spain is on the path of recovery. However, we must point out that there are important differences in each region. If we bear in mind the evolution in construction we can see the different rhythms that take place depending on the area. When the real-estate bubble burst some time ago, we saw that …
The project related to the Castellana Norte District has at last got the go-ahead. This means that the northern area of Madrid will be transformed and modernized. It has not been easy to reach an agreement regarding this urban project which is also known as Operación Chamartín. This has taken no more and no less …
Casa de las Flores is a most singular and exceptional building in Madrid. It is located in Barrio de Chamberí and it stands out because of its balconies and landscaped area. This building is regarded as one of the most important ones of the Madrid architecture in the first half of the XX century, as …
When we visit the Sorolla Museum, we can contemplate the important painting collection by the artist from Valencia and at the same time walk around his own beautiful home both of which are really worth seeing. This Home Museum is located in a very privileged part of the city, in Paseo del General Martinez Campos …
Caixaforum Madrid is a rehabilitated building which is, at present, a cultural centre where you can enjoy temporary exhibitions as well as artistic displays. It is located in the very centre of Madrid, in Barrio de las Letras. It is next to Sede Medialab-Prado (formerly Serrería Belga) which is another interesting rehabilitated building devoted to …
We have often heard of harassment at work and bullying in schools. However, did you know that neighborly harassment can also occur? Suppose that one of our neighbours makes life hard for us, and coerces us in order to get what he/she wants, as well as insulting and threatening us? What must we do? Even …
Your bedroom is a very important part of the house so if you want to optimize it to make it look better, you must pay attention to some small details. This room is destined for resting, and therefore, its decoration must help you to achieve it. It is essential for the room to be tidy …
The second residence is slowly getting off the ground in the Spanish real estate market, and the offer is mostly on the coastline. We must recall that the economic crisis speeded up the outbreak of the housing bubble which had an even greater impact on second residences as well as on coastline apartments. It is …
Throughout more than a hundred years, trams were part of the usual scenery in Madrid and the city would never have been the same without this means of transport. Who has not seen a tram in a photograph of the old Madrid? Indeed, decades ago, this city would never have been conceived without its tram …
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