The key factor in a house is that it gets a lot of light because this will change the perception of space completely. Very often a house with poor light seems smaller than it really is. In this blog we have already talked about the different aspects which are important concerning a house. We mentioned …
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 …
In four years´ time, Edificio España, which is located in Plaza de España, will be transformed into a luxury hotel and exclusive apartments. It will be an awesome change, not only regarding the building itself, but also Plaza de España. Edificio España is the eighth highest building in Madrid and therefore one of the main …
The Teatro Real is one of the main historic buildings in Madrid. It dates back a hundred and fifty years and not only has it undergone countless restorations but it has delighted the people in the audience with a wide range of performances. The Teatro Real is a symbol of the culture and the architecture …
Those people who possess the greatest assets and wealth in the world, are looking for houses in Madrid. This tendency started a few years ago. Surveys show us that Madrid is one of the preferences of those with important purchasing power, and it is also in the ninth position in Europe with the largest number …
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. …
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