The Liria Palace is the main residence of the Duchess of Alba, and on its walls hang one of the most important private collections of Spanish art. Gilbert, Ventura Rodríguez and later, Sabatini all took part in the building of this neoclassical monument. It was almost completely destroyed in 1936, although reconstruction began once the […]
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by: Antonio Tajuleo Located in the cloister of Nuestra Señora de Atocha Basilica, The Pantheon of Illustrious Men contains the tombs of intellectuals like Ríos Rosas, Cánovas del Castillo and Canalejas and many more. You can also find many other extremely interesting sculptures. Click on the place marker for directions to the Pantheon of Illustrious […]
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The Madrid Blind Museum has been especially set up for the blind. Although also well reviewed by those that are not blind. Exhibits include many objects that can be touched including miniature world heritage sites. It is a great way for the blind to experience the many things we experience in our daily lives. Other […]
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The origins of the Casa de la Moneda Museum date back to the eighteenth century and are closely linked to the figure of Tomás Francisco Prieto, Master Engraver to the Mints of King Charles III, and the Director of Intaglio Engraving at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Prieto was also the founder, […]
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