PUERTA DEL SOL
Antiguamente, was located here, one of the doors of access to Madrid, hence its name and she can find some points and most significant buildings in the capital
Surroundings
Our apartments, located just 80 meters from the Km. 0, will make you feel privileged by its location, since from this point everything is close, because of all the services available at the door:
- The tourist bus stops.
- The urban bus stop.
- Taxi stop.
- Metro.
- Train.
And walking can go to numerous sites, enjoying the streets and the multicultural environment which offers the Ma
FUENTE DE LA CIBELES
Is the source more famous of Madrid, is located in the Plaza of Cibeles, on the street Alcalá. Represents to Cibeles, Goddess of the fertility, on a cart pulled by Lio.
PLAZA MAYOR
It is the statue of Felipe III. You can enjoy bars and very picturesque taverns, under the porticoes. Noteworthy buildings such as the Casa de la Panadería and Casa of the carnage.
PALACIO REAL
Is probably the most attractive of the heritage of Madrid. Is lTa residence official of the Kings of Spain and this considered the greater Palace real of all Europe Western by their extension. Houses an important artistic and historical heritage: paintings by el Greco, Velasquez, Goya, Rubens and Caravaggio
MUSEO DEL PRADO
Probablemente, the main tourist attraction of Madrid and one of the most important museums in the world. Is stands out by the works of them large masters European, like Velázquez, Titian, Goya, and Rubens. Other important collections are those of El Greco, Raphael, Tintoretto, Murillo, and Van Dyck.
PUERTA DE ALCALÁ
l Bosco.Construida by Sabatini in 1778 as part of the beautification of the city reforms promoted by Carlos III. It is granite, of neoclassical style, and is an example of proportion, harmony, and elegance. The King commissioned her to Sabatini to commemorate their arrival in the capital.
PLACES OF INTEREST
ARCO DE LOS CUCHILLEROS: located in one of the corners of the main square, and is the most famous of the nine doors leading to the square. Through a significant drop, it leads to LA CAVA DE SAN MIGUEL, an alley with typical Inns Spanish, ideal for tapas.
PLAZA DE LA VILLA: A small square, located on the main street, predominantly Baroque, highlights La Torre de Los Lujanes, City Hall, the home of Cardinal Cisneros.
THE RASTRO market: huge market Street, riddled with posts that offered the most varied antiques and many things more. Runs on Sundays and public holidays and are located in the area of the historic center of Madrid.
Church of SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR: is located very near the PLAZA more, of style Baroque, there rest them remains of the Holy patron of Madrid.
PLAZA DE ORIENTE: It was designed by José Bonaparte, it excels by its historical gardens and a rich collection of sculptures, in which stands the equestrian statue of Felipe IV. It is located opposite the Palace Real.
TEATRO REAL DE LA OPERA: is one of the most valuable houses of opera throughout Europe. It's classic-style building, was driven by Queen Isabel II.
PLAZA of Spain: in it is found the monument erected to the glory of Cervantes. The square is surrounded by important buildings like the Spain building, the Tower of Madrid, and the Temple of Debod. Here was born the famous GRAN VIA in MADRID.
MONASTERIO DE LAS DESCALZAS REALES: Was originally a Palace converted 16th-century convent. Guided tours are very interesting, are the works of the great painters Titian and Rubens.
CATHEDRAL of our Lady of the ALMUDENA: is erected in honor of the patron saint of the city, the Virgin of the ALMUDENA. It combines architectural styles: Gothic on the inside, neoclassical on the outside, and neo-Romanesque in the crypt.
Museum of arms: Is in front of Armory square. It has an important collection of weapons, is the Museum of its kind, the most important in Europe.
DEBOD Temple: This is nothing less than an Egyptian Temple of the century C. IV. Was a gift diplomatic, transferred to Spain stone to stone as offered by the collaboration in the construction of the dam of Asuan.
CASA of field: is one of them spaces green, more important of Madrid, was originally coto of hunting of Felipe II, today houses an important Zoo and an area to perform sports.
Chapel of SAN ANTONIO DE LA FLORIDA: Bella and small chapel, where lie the remains of the great artist Goya, his magnificent talent in painting, you can be seen there in the frescoes in the dome of the chapel.
THE GRAN VÍA: Famous Madrid Street that starts at Alcalá Street and ends at the Plaza of Spain. The Gran via, concentrated musical theatres and cinemas (by what is known as the Broadway of Madrid) and major shops.
Palace of the courts: It is the building, where it meets the Congress of Deputies, Zorrilla and the Carrera de San Jerónimo. Its construction is of the 19th century in neoclassical style.
Neptune FOUNTAIN: Located, on the circular square of the Canovas Del Castillo. It is a singular sculpture dating from the 18th century. She is the God from the sea on a cart led by strange horses, half-fish and half-horse.
VILLAHERMOSA Palace: Also near the Plaza of the Cánovas del Castillo, this magnificent neo-Renaissance building, now houses a museum. The collection Thyssen-Bornemisza that there is exposed, has with priceless paintings that include of the Renaissance Italian to it today.
The Royal Academy of the Spanish language: This iconic institution, is headquartered in the Madrid district of Los Jerónimos, its building is an interesting example of neoclassical architecture.
CASON of EL BUEN RETIRO: is a building belonging to the Palace Royal summer of del Buen Retiro. Originally the Palace Ballroom, a beautiful building in which decade fresco its vault, by Luca Giordano.
Church of St. Jerome: Is another of the buildings that remain from the summer palace. Was the Church in that is conducted the Coronations of them Reyes Spanish during the century XVI and also of the King Don Juan Carlos I of Bourbon.
MONUMENT to ALFONSO XII: It is, next to the Parque del Buen Retiro pond. Consists of a statue pedestrian of the King, accompanied by’s long galleries of columns Ionians. An important staircase descends to the waters of the Lake, reflecting its beautiful building.
Park of the good removal: is the greater space green of the area, taken from the Palace of the removal, destroyed by the army French during the invasion Napoleonic. Some of its most beautiful parts are the ride of the statues, La Rosaleda, the door of Spain, and the Crystal Palace.
MUSEO NACIONAL CENTRO DE ARTE REINA SOFÍA: is the complement to the Museo del Prado, since modern and contemporary paintings herein: like Salvador Dali and Joan Miro. Most prominent is the powerful Pablo Picasso’s Guernica.