The famous church of El Buen Suceso (Good Success) has possibly been the building with the worst luck in our ancient and contemporary Madrid. The history of the Buen Suceso Church is divided into three acts, each one focused on a different area and history of our city. Let´s begin: Act one: the origins of… Continue reading “Buen Suceso Church , One of Our Worst Luck Gems”
Free tour Madrid are one of the best ways to uncover the secrets of the capital of Spain. Discover the best ones. It is becoming very common when travelling to take a free tour to have a first contact with the city and discover its main stories and secrets. But what are those famous free… Continue reading “The Best Free Tour Madrid to delve into the heart of the Capital of Spain”
El Barrio de Salamanca with its neat appearance and very high standard of living it the most stately area of Madrid where aristocrats, journalists, actors and politicians live. What is the origin of this neighborhood? The name of Barrio de Salamanca is due to José de Salamanca and Mayol, or so to say, the Marquis… Continue reading “El Barrio de Salamanca – Origins”
Would you believe us if we told you that you could tour our city in depth without surfacing by using the tunnels and passages of Madrid? Between maintenance tunnels, subway, shelters, prisons, arsenals, archives; or, water channels, wine cellars, pantries and food mills, Madrid is covered by 4 thousand kilometers of underground roads, dark tunnels… Continue reading “Tunnels and Passages of Madrid – The Insides of the City”
