Hotel Silken Puerta de América
In Madrid we have the opportunity to sleep in a modern art gallery, or at least in something that is very similar. We are talking about the Silken Hotel in Puerta de América.
Pedro Salinas Library
The Pedro Salinas library was built by architect Juan Navarro Baldeweg in 1992, it is part of a project integrated by the Social Services Center and the Child Care Center that are located on the other side of Toledo Street. The construction faced the challenge of being located a step away from the Puerta de Toledo, one of the historic gates of Madrid.
The Mineral Market of the School of Mining
One of the most picturesque markets held in Madrid is the so-called Mineral Market located in the columned courtyard (which alone is worth a visit) of the historic building of the School of Mines.
Friedenskirche, the Church of Peace
To get to know the church that we propose to you today, you have to put in a little effort. You have to get to number 6 of Paseo de la Castellana, and there, a little hidden behind a wall, we will come across Friedenskirche, the Church of Peace.
Quinta de Vista Alegre, forgotten heritage
The Marquis of Salamanca purchases the estate, and continues to beautify the space, improving the gardens even more. He begins to build a new palace. He commissioned it to Narciso Pascual Colomer, who had already built his great palace for the Marquis, inaugurated that same year.
Casa de las Flores, the urban vanguard of the Republic
It is called that because its architect, Secundino Zuazo from Bilbao, designed the building thinking that all its neighbors could place plant elements for its decoration. Pablo Neruda, who lived here for some time, said about it that they called it the House of Flowers and thus it stuck with the name by which we know it today.
La Casa del Abuelo
Founded in 1906 by Tomás del Hierro from Toledo, it became famous for its donuts and sweet wine. In the 20s they began to offer chorizo, anchovy and sobrasada sandwiches, selling up to 1.500 a day. They opened from 9 to 3 in the morning, it is worth remembering that at the beginning of the century some of the Sol cafés did not have doors, for the simple reason that they never closed.
Cover of the La Latina Hospital
The façade is another of the few examples of Mudejar style preserved in Madrid. With a pointed arch, three sculptures at the top and Gothic canopies that house the founders' shields.
The Natural History Cabinet, a corner for lovers of nature in Madrid
In short, a house in which the naturalist will find himself as if he were in his own home, and where our team, led by the well-known popularizer Luis Miguel Domínguez, will offer him the warmest of welcomes. Because we are all going on a trip in the same boat: our beloved Blue Planet.
Fountain dedicated to Doctor Jiménez Díaz
The monument-fountain is the work of Juan de Avalos from Emeritus, made in 1969. We can see on a white marble monolith the relief of the bust of the famous doctor. In front of the monolith and above the fountain are three bronze female figures.
Hermitage of San Isidro, the most traditional Madrid
Currently, the pilgrimage to San Isidro is celebrated nearby on May 15, one of the most traditional festivals in the city. For some years, the festival was losing interest, but in the eighties of the XNUMXth century the tradition was strongly recovered, thanks to the joint work of Father Manuel González López-Corps, parish priest of the hermitage of San Isidro; the mayor of Madrid Enrique Tierno Galván; the councilors of Carabanchel Miguel Lara and Joaquín García Pontes; and the neighborhood movements, very powerful at that time.