Barrio de las Letras is one of those districts which you must go to in Madrid. This neighbourhood still retains an echo of its past where unique and important authors of Spanish literature frequently strolled along its streets. Tourists can still see many places, shops and bars which are worthwhile visiting. Today we have chosen …
Serrería Belga is an excellent example of a restored industrial building in the centre of Madrid. It has been converted into the central office of Medialab-Prado, and it is located in one of our favourite places, Barrio de las Letras. Serrería Belga shows us that by restoring you enrich and add value to the city. …
If our house is the place in which we spend many hours of the day throughout our lives, then the person who comes in, immediately feels and sees what we are like. Have we ever stopped to think that the way our house is decorated reveals many aspects of our personality? Our house is not …
Segóbriga is one of the most important archaeological finds we have in Spain. It is located very near Madrid and unfortunately it is not well-known. In order to get to Segóbriga from Madrid, you can go by car and drive to Cuenca. The trip will only take one hour. This incredible archaeological find preserves a …
Quinta de los Molinos is one of the historic parks in Madrid. It has a wide variety of trees and the landscape gardening is Mediterranean style. Furthermore, the architecture of the buildings is outstanding. In order to reach Quinta de los Molinos, you must go along Calle Alcalá until you arrive at Barrio del Salvador …
Carrera de San Jerónimo is one of the most emblematic and busy streets of the centre of Madrid. The demolition of some of the historic buildings which, as time went by fell into disuse, led to a complete change of this street. Nowadays, it is regarded as one of the main streets of old Madrid. …
The Quinta de la Fuente del Berro is a small treasure in Madrid. Unfortunately, it is not as popular as other great parks. Nevertheless, it is very rewarding to visit its magnificent gardens full of different species of plants and trees. You enjoy an incredible sensation of peace even though you are in a great …
We are going to point out seven pieces of advice concerning kitchens. The kitchen is one of the main parts of a house. Due to this, it is very important to distribute it accordingly. What do you need to bear in mind when a kitchen is designed? Above all, it must be functional, so that …
The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, from our point of view, is one of those places unjustly forgotten by the public. Every year, the capital of Spain, attracts thousands of tourists who want to see the great number of museums Madrid has. The Thyssen and Reina Sofía Museums, and above all the …
For decades, the underground station of Chamberí, located in the very centre of Madrid, has been ignored not only by trains but also by passengers. It has been known as the ghost station. Nowadays, it has been turned into a museum which is open to the public. Those who wish to visit it, will see …
The underground of Madrid is undergoing an extraordinary transformation in some of its stations. The name given is Linea Zero. In Estate One we like our cities to be alive and that a passer-by may stop for a moment and look at the exciting new sights the city offers. This is what has been happening …
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