Madrid Trip Overview
With the Habsburg, Madrid begins its true splendor, since it is under this dynasty when the city becomes the capital of Spain.
During the visit we will see the most emblematic places in Madrid: Plaza de Oriente, Viaducto, Vistillas, Plaza de San Andrés, Plaza de la Paja, Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, calle Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Sun Gate.
We will know the history of the most relevant buildings and we will immerse ourselves, through history, in the environment of the 16th and 17th centuries (the period of the Habsburg Dynasty in Spain).
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
With the Habsburg, Madrid begins its true splendor, since it is under this dynasty when the city becomes the capital of Spain.
During the visit we will see the most emblematic places in Madrid: Plaza de Oriente, Viaducto, Vistillas, Plaza de San Andrés, Plaza de la Paja, Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, calle Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and Sun Gate.
We will know the history of the most relevant buildings and we will immerse ourselves, through history, in the environment of the 16th and 17th centuries (the period of the Habsburg Dynasty in Spain).
Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain
We see the main facade and tell a brief history of the palace
Stop At: Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena, Calle Bailen 10, 28013 Madrid Spain
Exterior view and brief historical overview
Stop At: Capilla del Obispo, Plaza Paja 9, 28005 Madrid Spain
Exterior view and brief historical overview
Stop At: Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo, Calle Nuncio 14, 28005 Madrid Spain
Exterior view and brief historical overview
Stop At: Basilica de San Miguel, Calle San Justo 4, 28005 Madrid Spain
Exterior view and brief historical overview
Stop At: Casa de la Villa, Plaza de la Villa Calle Mayor, 28005 Madrid Spain
Exterior view of the old Madrid City Hall and a brief historical overview
Stop At: Mercado San Miguel, Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid Spain
Inside visit and historical review
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain
Description and historical review
Stop At: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain
Description and historical review
Duration: 10 minutes