Medrano Hat Shop was founded in 1832, a very long history dedicated to the production and sale of hats, more than one hundred and eighty years open in Madrid, it is the oldest active hat shop in Madrid and Spain.
The criteria of simplicity, economy and flexibility were key in the development of the project, seeking to reduce the environmental impact, reduce energy consumption and decrease the emission of polluting gases. Not in vain, they are a constant in Rogers' work, his defense of energy efficiency and sustainability have left their mark on the profession.
He was a specialist in creating these characters, some universal, others very traditional, all endearing. We can also see a plaque that pays tribute to its creator "for teaching us life with humor and love."
We return to the heart of Madrid to visit the Casa de Cisneros. Its main façade is located at 2 Sacramento Street, with a turnoff to Cordón Street, Plaza de la Villa and Rollo Street.
Once again we are going to focus on a building by Joaquín Saldaña, dating from a time when the architect, in addition to palatial houses, also built collective housing. Saldaña is undoubtedly one of the architects who created the Madrid we see today. The Villota Palace was commissioned by Isidro Villota, built at numbers 5 and 6 in the Plaza del Marqués de Salamanca.
Construction work began in 1889 under the direction of Francisco de Cubas (another of his works), with the collaboration of Miguel de Olavarría, but the lack of financial resources halted the work. Ten years later, work began again with the help of a popular subscription. The work was finally completed in 1902. Its location is at 6 Atocha Street.
The Sorolla Museum, which was his home for the last 10 years of his life, is located at Calle General Martínez Campos 37. It is a pleasant surprise when you visit the Sorolla Museum. An unexpected gift, that beautiful Andalusian garden that surrounds the building. With two very clear sources of inspiration: the Royal Alcázares of Seville and the Generalife of Granada.
Today we are going to be very close to El Retiro. At the confluence of the streets of Alcalá and O'Donnell, opposite the park, a statue of General Baldomero Espartero on horseback has been erected since 1886.
The Madrid Motor Market takes place on the second weekend of every month. That means that next weekend, July 11 and 12, there will be a market. Admission is free and you can access it from the same place as the Railway Museum, at Paseo de las Delicias 61.
On May 10, 1987, when Juan Barranco was mayor, and at the initiative of the House of Guadalajara in Madrid, the Provincial Council of Guadalajara, with Francisco Tomay as president, dedicated to Madrid a reproduction of the Cubillejo del Sitio shrine.
Hernanz Cordelería y Alpargatería. They opened their doors in 1840, and have remained open ever since at the same location, number 18 Toledo Street, next to the Plaza Mayor.
