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 …
Seven historic buildings are being remodeled in the very centre of Madrid. This project is known as the Canalejas Complex. It is located in Plaza de Canalejas ( formerly called Plaza de las Cuatro Calles), and it is very near the Puerta del Sol. It is estimated that this ambitious project will be finished in …
Bravo Murillo Street is one of the streets in Madrid which has changed most throughout the years. Not only has its aspect and environment changed, but we must also point out that the people who live in the area are different from those of the past. Many years ago, Bravo Murillo Street was on the …
The year 2014 will be remembered as the year when the Spanish housing market started a slow recovery for the first time in many years. During the last six years, the housing market in Spain had decreased unceasingly year after year. Fortunately, the situation seems to have changed. We will analize the figures of 2014 …
Every December, the Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor, is a place which is worth visiting. It is full of stalls where you can buy all kinds of Christmas decorations such as decorative motifs for the nativity scene, Christmas stars, Christmas trees and countless decorations related to Christmas. This traditional market is held every year …
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