Retiro Park
The Parque del Buen Retiro, commonly known as El Retiro, is one of the most famous and beloved green spaces in Madrid. With a history dating back to the 17th century, this 118-hectare park has witnessed significant historical events and has offered a refuge of peace and beauty in the heart of the Spanish capital. […]
Palace of Velázquez
The Palacio de Velázquez, located in the heart of the Parque del Retiro in Madrid, is a majestic work of 19th-century architecture that enchants with its elegance and fascinating history. Designed by architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, along with engineer Alberto de Palacio and ceramist Daniel Zuloaga, the palace was built between 1881 and 1883 to […]
Crystal Palace
The Palacio de Cristal in Madrid is an architectural gem located within the Parque del Buen Retiro, one of the largest and most historic parks in the city. Designed by architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco and completed in 1887, the palace was built for the Exhibition of the Philippines Islands, with the intention of housing exotic […]
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid is an institution of great importance in the international art scene, positioning itself as one of the three vertices of the famous “Golden Triangle of Art” along with the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum. Founded in 1992 thanks to the acquisition of the private collection of Baron […]
Army Museum
The Army Museum, located in the heart of Retiro Park in Madrid, is one of the most important institutions in Spain for the preservation and dissemination of the country’s military history. Founded in 1803 by Carlos IV, the museum has gone through several phases and locations before settling in its current location in 2010, at […]
Prado Museum
The Prado Museum, located in the heart of the Retiro district of Madrid, is one of the most important and renowned museums in the world. Its extraordinary collection includes works of art ranging from the 12th to the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on European masters of the 16th and 17th centuries. Founded in […]
Royal Botanical Garden
The Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid is a historical and scientific institution of great importance, located in the heart of the city, near the Prado Museum. Founded in 1755 by order of Ferdinand VI, it was transferred to its current location in 1774 by the will of Charles III. The architect Francesco Sabatini, known for […]
Church of San Girolamo il Reale
The Church of San Jerónimo el Real, located in the Retiro district of Madrid, is a monument of extraordinary historical and artistic importance. Affectionately known as “Los Jerónimos,” the church has deep roots dating back to the 15th century and has played a fundamental role in the religious and political life of Spain. The origins […]
Basilica of Our Lady of Atocha
The Basilica of Our Lady of Atocha, located in Madrid, is a monument rich in history and spirituality, closely linked to the city and its inhabitants. Its origin dates back to the 12th century, when the original hermitage dedicated to the Virgin of Atocha was first mentioned by the Archbishop of Toledo, Juan. However, the […]
