Palace of the Count of Fuentenueva de Arenzana
The Palace of the Count of Fuentenueva de Arenzana was built in 1879 by Francisco de Cubas y González, the Marquis of Cubas, architect of the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.
The Madrid Chamber of Commerce in the city's old Real Pósito
Under King Charles II, in 1666, the Pósito (which the RAE defines as: A municipal institute of very ancient origin, intended to maintain a supply of grain, mainly wheat, and lend it under reasonable conditions to farmers and residents during the months of less abundance) of the town of Madrid, was moved next to the Puerta de Alcalá from the Cava Baja de San Francisco, on the outskirts of the town.
Sanctuary Church of Santa Gema
The church of Santa Gema is the work of the architect Manuel Ambrós Escanellas in the mid-twentieth century. It is located at 24 Leizarán Street in the Plaza de Santa Gema.
Return to the Botanical Garden and its centenary cypress
An ideal place to escape the rigors of summer, today we want to recommend an excuse to visit it. Several unique trees await our visit, no less than 17 unique trees.
Hospital of the Child Jesus
The Hospital del Niño Jesús was an initiative of the Duchess of Santoña, Doña María Hernández y Espinosa, who promoted its creation, similar to similar hospitals she had seen on her travels around Europe.
Visit to the Prado Museum in July, The Three Graces
It's the middle of summer and we've chosen a refreshing image. The choice is a painting by the baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, the Three Graces.
Grassy Building, the beginning of Gran Vía
Built according to a project by architect Eladio Laredo y Carranza in 1915 for Luis Ocharán Mazas to house luxury homes, it is an excellent example of eclectic architecture, dividing the passage between Caballero de Gracia Street and Gran Vía.
Impact Hub Madrid
A very interesting space where many companies and initiatives with a great social impact meet and where innovation, creativity and learning have created a very special work environment, which you can feel when you pass by. As they themselves say on their website: We believe that it is possible to generate a positive impact on the world through collaborative projects of people united by a common vision.
López Dóriga Palace
In 1872, the architect Francisco de Cubas designed the construction of a palace for the residence of Mr. López Dóriga. The design was influenced by the composition and classical Italian style of the now-defunct Palace of the Marquis of Alcañices.
Church of San Pascual
As befits a temple of the Franciscan order, the façade of the church is very austere. The floor plan is a Latin cross, with a single nave of three sections, with niche chapels between the buttresses, and covered by a barrel vault.
Gardens of Campo del Moro
In 1109, the Almoravid troops of the Muslim emir Ali Ben Yusuf camped under the Alcázar with the aim of taking Madrid from the Christians. We already know the story: Ben Yusuf withdrew and Madrid remained Christian. The space under the Alcázar was given the name Campo del Moro.