Sightseeing Holidays In Madrid

Madrid in the Medieval Era

Those who want to visit Madrid have to do this in a certain way if they want to discover the history of the city. The Medieval Era, for example, was a flourishing period for the city, when the Moreria Bario was built, a quarter of great importance for the Moors, who decided that it was the right one to host the law court.

The buildings in this quarter are of a rare beauty, displaying a special Mudejar style which nourishes the eyes. Madrid also had a Habsburg Era, an era when it felt an amazing bloom. This is the era when Madrid became the capital of Spain from the order of Philip I and the era when the spectacular Puerta Del Sol was built. You should also visit Uceda Palace, the Villa Casa and the famous Plaza Mayor, because they date back from this period. The popular and beautiful San Isidro Cathedral and the Lope de Vega House were also built during this period, being of great importance for the old Madrid, as well as for modern Madrid, so make sure that you also put them on your list.

The Bourbons and Madrid

There was a period in the history of Madrid when the Bourbon family ruled the city. In fact, the family had power over the entire country. Dating back to the Bourbon period are the fantastic Casa de Postas and the popular Casa de Correos. The Academy of Arts hosts an extraordinary café inside its walls which has nothing to do with the Bourbon period, but which deserves your attention since you are in the neighborhood, as the decorations are really special and unique. After you take the break in the wonderful café, direct your attention to the Caballero de Gracia Chapel, which represents one of the most exquisite examples of neoclassic architecture. The Buenavista Palace also dates back from this period, the palace built for the popular Duke of Alba.

Madrid and the 19th century

Joseph Bonaparte radically changed the aspect of Madrid during this century, because he dreamed of a French boulevard especially after his brother, Napoleon, took the control of the country. Parque Del Retiro, one of the masterpieces of Madrid, was built during his period. The 20th century also put its fingerprint on the city – it is the century when the architecture changed, but in such a manner as to fit among the old buildings.