History of Madrid
The Prado Museum: History of Spain's Most Important Collection
The Prado opened to the public in 1819 with 311 paintings from the royal palaces. Today it holds 8,000 works. The history of how Spain's greatest collection was formed.
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History of Madrid
Plaza Mayor Madrid: Five Centuries of History in One Square
Madrid's Plaza Mayor was designed by Juan Gómez de Mora in 1617. It has survived three fires, multiple reconstructions, and five centuries of intense public life.
History of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid: History, Architecture and What to See
The Royal Palace of Madrid was built by the Bourbons after the 1734 fire destroyed the Habsburg Alcázar. With 3,418 rooms, it is the largest royal palace in Western Europe.
History of Madrid
Habsburg Madrid: How a Small Town Became an Imperial Capital
Philip II moved the court to Madrid in 1561 — a city of 20,000 people. Within a century it was the capital of the world's largest empire. What survives of that Habsburg city.
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El Escorial from Madrid: History, Visit Guide and How to Get There
El Escorial, 50 km from Madrid, is one of Europe's most imposing architectural complexes. How to get there, what to see, and how long to allow.
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Cuenca from Madrid: Hanging Houses and a Medieval Old Town
Cuenca's hanging houses above the Huécar gorge are less than an hour from Madrid by high-speed train. One of Spain's most spectacular medieval cities.
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Holy Week in Madrid: Processions and What to Do
Holy Week in Madrid is not Seville — but it has its own character: historic processions, a quieter city, and good timing for museums and day trips.
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Madrid Gastronomy: The Dishes You Must Try and Where to Find Them
Madrid is not a city with a narrow local cuisine: it is Spain's gastronomic capital. These are the essential dishes and the neighbourhoods where you'll find them.
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The Madrid Markets Worth Knowing: El Rastro, San Miguel and More
From El Rastro to Mercado de San Miguel: Madrid's markets combine popular tradition and premium gastronomy. A guide to the best, with opening hours and practical tips.
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