Among the capital’s fine art museums, foundations and prestigious private collections, there is one unfairly overlooked museum. The Lázaro Galdiano Museum is both a superb showcase and a rich, eclectic collection of art. José Lázaro Galdiano, a passionate collector Born in Beire, in Navarra, in 1862 in a wealthy family, José Lázaro Galdiano moved to… Continue reading “Lázaro Galdiano Museum – A Madrid’s little-known treasure”
Not all the jewels of Madrid are in the tourist center area. The Parque del Capricho is one of those unknown gems and it definetely deserves attention. Located in the Alameda de Osuna neighborhood (metro line 5) and 14-hectare big Parque del Capricho dates from 1787. The Duchess of Osuna, María Josefa Pimentel, one of… Continue reading “El Parque del Capricho – A dream Garden”