Palace of the Marquis of Salamanca
In the heart of the Salamanca district in Madrid stands the magnificent Palacio del Marqués de Salamanca, a masterpiece of architecture and a symbol of the rich cultural and political history of 19th century Spain. This palace, built between 1856 and 1863, is a splendid example of the luxury and elegance that characterized the Spanish […]
Bullfighting Museum of Madrid
The Bullfighting Museum of Madrid, located inside the historic Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, is an institution dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the tradition of bullfighting, one of Spain’s most emblematic cultural practices. Founded in 1951, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the world of bullfighting through a vast collection of […]
Lázaro Galdiano Museum
The Lázaro Galdiano Museum, located in the Salamanca district of Madrid, represents one of the most eclectic and refined art collections in Spain. Founded by the collector and patron José Lázaro Galdiano, the museum is housed in his former residence, a neoclassical palace built in 1903. Galdiano, a prominent figure in Spanish society in the […]
Museum of the Mint
The Casa de la Moneda Museum in Madrid is a hidden treasure that offers a fascinating journey through the history of money and numismatics. Founded in 1867 during the reign of Isabella II, the museum opened its numismatic collections to the public in the old headquarters at Plaza de Colón, before moving to its current […]
National Library Museum
The Museum of the National Library of Spain, located in the Salamanca district of Madrid, is a cultural and historical center of great importance. Housed within the National Library of Spain, this museum offers visitors an immersion into the history of writing, books, and librarianship, as well as presenting a vast collection of manuscripts, incunabula, […]
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Madrid is one of the most prestigious and ancient cultural institutions in Spain, founded in 1867 by royal decree of Isabella II. Located on Calle de Serrano, it shares the imposing neoclassical building with the National Library of Spain, creating a culturally significant complex for the city and the country. […]
Church of San Manuel and San Benito
The Church of San Manuel and San Benito, located in the refined Salamanca district of Madrid, represents one of the best examples of neo-Byzantine architecture in the city. Built between 1902 and 1910, this church is a work of the architect Fernando Arbós y Tremanti, commissioned by the Catalan magnate Manuel Caviggioli and his wife […]
Church of Our Lady of the Conception
The Church of Our Lady of the Conception, located in the Salamanca district of Madrid, is a magnificent example of neo-Gothic architecture. Built between 1912 and 1914, this church was designed by architect Eugenio Jiménez Correa and completed by Jesús Carrasco-Muñoz after Correa’s death. The building stands on Calle Goya, at the corner with Calle […]
