Madrid would not be Madrid without Puerta del Sol because it is the unquestioned centre of the city and the point of departure to the rest of Spain. We also think that Puerta del Sol is the most central area not only of Madrid but also of Spain. But has it always been thus? Has …
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. …