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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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