With the Habsburg, Madrid begins its true splendor, since it is under this dynasty when the city becomes the capital of Spain.
During the visit we will see the most emblematic places in Madrid: Plaza de Oriente, Viaducto, Vistillas, Plaza de San Andrés, Plaza de la Paja, Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, calle Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
We will know the history of the most relevant buildings and we will immerse ourselves, through history, in the environment of the 16th and 17th centuries (the period of the Habsburg Dynasty in Spain).
Calle de Bailen s/n, Madrid, Spain
We see the main façade and tell a brief history of the Palace. Baroque building of the XVIII century and official residence of the Kings of Spain until 1931
Calle Bailen 10, Madrid, Spain
Shortly known as Catedral de la Almudena. We see exterior view and brief historical overview
Plaza Paja 9, , Madrid, Spain
It is named after Gutierre de Vargas Carvajal, Bishop of Plasencia, who is buried there. Exterior view and brief historical overview
Calle Nuncio 14, Madrid, Spain
This is one of Madrid’s oldest churches. The construction is already listed in the Code of Laws from 1202. Exterior view and brief historical overview.
Calle San Justo 4, , Madrid, Spain
Is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid. Exterior view and brief historical overview.
Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor, Madrid, Spain
Exterior view of the old Madrid City Hall and brief historical overview
Plaza De San Miguel, S/N, , Madrid, Spain
Opened back in May 1916 as a local food market, in 2009, it is one of the city’s finest examples of cast-iron architecture. Interior visit and historical overview.
Pl. Mayor, , Madrid, Spain
This enormous esplanade in the city centre was begun in the 17th century by King Philip III, whose bronze equestrian statue stands in the square. Brief description and historical review.
Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain
Originally the site of one of the city’s gates. Description and historical review
Frente a la estatua de Felipe IV
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