Casa Gallardo, is one of the most representative and beautiful buildings in Madrid. Bystanders can see how each detail of the building is well maintained, such as its balconies with floral motifs as well as its turret and dome. Casa Gallardo is not just any building as its majesty and elegance do not go unnoticed. …
Teatro Pavón is one of the most beautiful art-deco constructions preserved in Madrid. It is located in a very traditional area of Barrio de la Latina. This small and iconic theatre has become, with the passing of decades, a point of reference for the neighbourhood. Also, in the area of the Rastro there is a …
The Spanish Institute of Cultural Heritage is located in one of the most striking and interesting buildings in Madrid. This building (located in the area of Ciudad Universitaria, in the street Pintor el Greco nº 4) is popularly known as the “Corona de Espinas” (“the Crown of Thorns”) due to the pinnacles which surround it. It is …
The Museo Cerralbo is not only just a museum; it is also an imposing mansion which enables us to see how wealthy families in Madrid lived in the XIX century. Inside, there is a very valuable art collection which consists of a large number of paintings, engravings, sculptures and drawings. All of them were collected …
The Muslim City Wall of Madrid is perhaps the oldest construction in Madrid and its origin dates back to the end of the IX century. It is located in the very centre of the city, in Cuesta de la Vega which is next to Catedral de la Almudena. Some time ago, we wrote in this …
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 …
The Madrid Casa Árabe, previously known as Escuelas de Aguirre, is located in Calle Alcalá. It seems very appropriate that this building, along with Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, is the maximum exponent in Madrid of the Neo-Mudéjar style. The façade is reminiscent of Arab culture such as the Moorish arches or the reddish …
The Mercado de la Cebada is located in the very centre of La Latina area and just opposite Teatro La Latina. This market is said to be one of the most authentic, bright and lively of all Madrid. Even though its origin dates back to the XVI century, it is still nowadays very much alive …
Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is one of the most stunning buildings in the centre of Madrid. This convent has a church, a cloister, a museum and even a kitchen garden. Its history dates back to the XVI century and it is one of the oldest convents in Madrid. It not only has enormous historical …
The Biblioteca Nacional is one of the greatest treasures of Madrid. It is a historic building and from its books we are able to know about the development and progress of Spanish society. In order to visit it, all you need is your identity card. Making a trip into culture inside this mythical building, is …
Edificio Torres Blancas stands out from the rest of the buildings because of its original and unmistakable construction. It is built with side-by-side cylinders which create semi-circular balconies. When it was built in the 60´s, it was completely different from what had been previously constructed in Madrid, as everything had been a greyish colour and …
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