Plaza de Colón is one of the most visited places in Madrid. It pays a tribute to Christopher Columbus whose statue is located there, even though it has been moved several times. In the blog of Estate One we like to go into the past and recall what our city was like. Today, we are …
It is impossible to imagine Madrid without thinking of Calle Alcalá. It is one of the busiest and most historic avenues of the city. As it is one of the oldest, it has grown at the same pace as the city. Today, we look into its past and see how it has developed throughout the …
Some decades ago, Atocha became a point of reference in Madrid. This was due not only to its roundabout but also to its railway station. At present, both places are always busy and crowded. Throughout the years, this area has undergone countless remodellings until it has become what it is nowadays. In the blog of …
Madrid would not be Madrid without Puerta del Sol because it is the unquestioned centre of the city and the point of departure to the rest of Spain. We also think that Puerta del Sol is the most central area not only of Madrid but also of Spain. But has it always been thus? Has …
Paseo de la Castellana is one of the most important avenues in Madrid. It is not only a symbol of progress and modernity, but it is also the unquestionable financial central point of Madrid. All along the length of its six kilometres, Paseo de la Castellana is lined with skyscrapers, office blocks, shopping centres and …
Gran Vía Avenue is the most emblematic, active and busy street in Madrid. Throughout the days and the seasons of the year, Gran Vía is full of crowds of people and vehicles which create traffic jams. This avenue has had the leading role in countless novels, songs and films. Nobody can imagine Madrid without Gran …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Calle Bailén is located between Plaza de España and Plaza de San Francisco. Calle Bailén is one of the most symbolic streets in Madrid. We open this section Taking a stroll into the past. We will see what some parts of our city were like. Today, we offer you to go along the mythical Calle Bailén. …