One of the most famous churches in all of Madrid is with no doubt San Ginés. Located on Calle Arenal and just a stone’s throw from from Puerta del Sol, it is a place that locals have always known and that foreigners identify early on. In addition, one should not underestimate the tranquility that comes… Continue reading “San Ginés Church : The hidden details”
The Matadero Madrid is an emblematic site in Spain’s capital that, over a century after its creation, still draws the attention of locals and tourists alike. Its transformation into a cutting-edge cultural center has established it as a contemporary art landmark, but to understand its current significance, we must explore its origins as one of… Continue reading “Matadero Madrid: From Slaughterhouse to Cultural Landmark”
Factor street , a little-known street in Madrid with a historic enclave and wonderful views Madrid is a city with streets that already draw the attention just because of their name. The name of the streets was at first due to the neighbors use and habits. Calle Mayor, Calle Bordadores (taylors), Pasajez de San Ginés,… Continue reading “Factor Street | Madrid streets with history”
During the 19th century, some of the most important urban renovations in Madrid’s history were carried out. Also, the architecture of iron in Madrid and other new materials consolidated the transition from the traditional to the industrial city. The destruction caused by the Peninsular War in Madrid (1808-1814) and the great Ecclesiastical confiscations that led… Continue reading “The Iron Architecture in Madrid”
Madrid’s transformation into Capital in 1561 marked a change in history and urban redesign of the humble villa that made the most important nobility to reach the capital and build imposing palaces in the city centre. Today we found out where the nobles lived in Madrid. The first thing we have to clarify is that… Continue reading “Where did the nobles live in the capital? The houses of Historic Madrid.”
La Paloma Festivity is one of the most genuine festivities in Madrid and during it Madrileños dance its most classic dance: the “Chotis”. Let´s continue with Madrid culture! We do not stop talking about Madrid, traditions and identity and this time it´s time for the… La Paloma Festivity! We continue through the traditional Virgen de… Continue reading “La Paloma Festivity and the Chotis”
