In our city there is always something to discover: here you will find history, secrets, curiosities and places that make up the Madrid that is not seen with the naked eye.
He gave his island a distinctive character and required every multinational company that set foot on his island to adapt its aesthetic to that of the archipelago. The artist César Manrique, known for tr...
Fall is intense in Madrid; everything is renewed, plans multiply, and the weather is perfect. As the parks and gardens turn golden, museums open new exhibitions, and concerts fill the major venues day af...
The Metro diamond, the Palacio de Cibeles, and the Círculo de Bellas Artes all share a common name: Antonio Palacios. Born in O Porriño, Pontevedra, in 1874 and died in Madrid in 1945, he was one of the a...
About 50 kilometers from Madrid, a concrete fortification offers a glimpse into one of the most recent chapters in Spanish history. It is Blockhaus-13, located in Colmenar del Arroyo, a bunker built durin...
Beneath the gardens of El Capricho lies a structure that stands in stark contrast to the pavilions, ponds, and walking paths of this historic park. About 15 meters below the surface lies a bunker from the...
The Madrid Metro has grown older. There is only one person in the world who was alive (Ethel Caterham, aged 117 years and 46 days) when the first trip aboard the subway took place. October 17 marks the 10...
Downtown Madrid is full of things to do and attractions, such as the majestic Almudena Cathedral. However, few know the secret to combining a visit to this iconic monument with exclusive views of Madrid a...
A small reptile carved from stone rests discreetly on a grave at the San Isidro Sacramental Cemetery. It is a decorative element characteristic of so-called “rustic-style” tombs, a design inspired entir...
Art and history lovers now have a new event on their calendar for 2026 in Madrid: the Bank of Spain has announced a new edition of its open house to discover the treasures housed by this institution. Ther...
Promoting tourism among the local population. That is the goal of the “Paredes que Hablan” route—a bus tour with stops in the towns of the Sierra Norte de Madrid to discover the artistic and natural herit...