The Espacio is located in a landmark of the Gran Via, the Telefonica Building. This building, built between 1926 and 1929, opened in 1930 as the new headquarters of the company and became the first skyscraper in Europe. Espacio Fundación Telefónica CULTURE, ART & TECNOLOGY Now the Espacio Fundación Telefónica, with Read more…
These gardens, on the north side of the Palace, occupy the land that for years were the stables of the palace. Carlos III ordered the construction to his architect Francisco Sabatini and thus the name of the gardens and the fact that a sculpture of the King presides the entrance Read more…
Do you know these sculptures? They are in Plaza de Oriente, but were created for a “higher location”. … On Christmas Eve of 1734 a fire destroyed the old Alcazar. Philip V, the King of Spain and the first of the Bourbon dynasty, began the construction of the current Royal Read more…
In 1561 Philip II established the Court in Madrid, and Plaza de la Villa was the center of the Habsburg Madrid History of Plaza de la Villa In the 15th century, when Madrid wasn’t yet the capital, Henry IV honoured the city with the title “Noble y leal Villa de Madrid” Read more…
HISTORY: It was founded by King Philip V of Spain in 1712 and it was originally located in the Royal Palace. He made a law for printers to send a copy to the royal library of every book printed in Spain. THE BUILDING: The building dates from 1866 and it Read more…
Plaza Mayor, located in Habsburg Madrid, is one of the most popular squares in Madrid. The Square is a lively place, where you can stop for a drink or to try the fried squid sandwiches they serve in some bars around. On summer nights, Plaza Mayor is crowded with people Read more…