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 …
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 …
Madrid may not be the most beautiful city in the world, but it is the chosen destination for tourists and for property buyers. What does Madrid have which other cities don´t? Very often the inhabitants of Madrid complain about the traffic jams, the noise, the litter in some areas and even the stress the city …
Tourist houses are becoming one of the most popular choices for visitors who prefer to live in a private house rather than in a hotel. In this blog we have already talked about how this business works in Spain. We mentioned that the legislation differs depending on the area where the house is located. Today, …
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 …
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 …
Templo de Debod is like going into the past of ancient Egypt and strolling along the remains of a magnificent temple without having to leave Madrid. Probably, more than one tourist who was taking a walk in Plaza de España, was awestruck when suddenly an Egyptian temple appeared right in front. This enormous contrast of …
Idoia Otegui has been an architect for nearly 20 years and she has received important awards and acknowledgements, even though she is very young. Idoia set up an architect´s office called PO2. However, at present, she exercises her profession on her own. We have recently written about her in this blog concerning her project on a …
Going shopping is one of the favourite activities for people visiting Madrid. Do you know which streets are the most sought-after? It is calculated that there are less than 3% premises available in the shopping areas which are most in demand. The price of the rent has lately increased up to 27% in Calle Gran …
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 …
If you were to live in Chamberí and had a garden, a swimming pool and stunning sights of Madrid, would you think it was a dream? Well, it may not be a dream! In Estate One, we are in awe concerning a beautiful apartment built on a flat roof in the area of Chamberí. It …