Christmas is very close and today, we offer you a trip into the past to remember what these days were like, in Madrid, decades ago. How have Christmas celebrations changed in Madrid throughout the years? Thanks to the magic of photography, we can go back in time. In this era dominated by technology and mobile …
In Madrid, there are few streets that are brighter, livelier or more bustling than Calle Arenal. This street is located just a stone´s throw from Puerta del Sol and has all the excitement of the centre of the city. Calle Arenal starts next to the very central point of Madrid, thus making it one of …
Calle Mayor is one of the most popular streets in Madrid and probably one of the oldest in the city. As a matter of fact, there are documents which show that it was one of the first streets in existence in Villa de Madrid. It is considered that at the time of the Austrians this …
Throughout more than a hundred years, trams were part of the usual scenery in Madrid and the city would never have been the same without this means of transport. Who has not seen a tram in a photograph of the old Madrid? Indeed, decades ago, this city would never have been conceived without its tram …
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 …