Basilica de San Francisco el Grande, Madrid, Spain
The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande in Madrid: its history, the 33-metre dome, the Goya chapel, and opening times and ticket prices for 2026.
Author: admin · page 12
- All posts
- Madrid 87
- Tourism in Spain 35
- Toledo 35
- Studying in Spain 13
- Spanish Culture 10
- History of Spain 3
- Famous Spaniards 1
Soto de Viñuelas, Madrid, Spain
Soto de Viñuelas, the walled holm oak forest north of Madrid: its protected status, the Castillo de Viñuelas, who can go in, and how to reach Tres Cantos.
El Rey Carlos III, King Charles III, Madrid, Spain
Charles III of Spain (1716-1788), the king nicknamed the best mayor of Madrid: his life, his reforms and the buildings and monuments he left in the city.
La Zarzuela
Zarzuela, Spain's own form of musical theatre: where it comes from, its main styles and composers, and seeing it at Madrid's Teatro de la Zarzuela in 2026-27.
Campo Real, Madrid, Spain
Campo Real, a small town 33 km from Madrid known for its olives and sheep's cheese: history, the hilltop church, hermitages, festivals and how to get there.
Biblioteca Nacional de España, Madrid
The Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid: its history since 1711, the building on Paseo de Recoletos, free exhibitions, opening hours and access.
Plaza de España y Monumento a Cervantes, Madrid, Spain
Plaza de España in Madrid after its renovation: the Monument to Cervantes, Edificio España and Torre de Madrid, what is nearby and how to get there.
Torres Kio, Madrid, Spain
The Torres Kio or Puerta de Europa in Madrid: two leaning office towers on Plaza de Castilla, their design and figures, and how to get there.
Villages in the Madrid Area, Spain
Four towns for a day trip from Madrid: Alcalá de Henares, Aranjuez, San Lorenzo de El Escorial and Manzanares El Real, with transport and prices.
Museums in Madrid, Spain
Museums in Madrid with 2026 hours, prices and free-entry times: Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, Reina Sofía, CaixaForum and four smaller museums.
Monuments in Madrid, Spain
Six monuments in Madrid with history and 2026 visiting details: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Puerta de Alcalá, Palacio de Cristal, Cibeles.
Stop and Visit Madrid, Spain
A first guide to Madrid: climate, the Letras, Malasaña and Salamanca neighbourhoods, the Bernabéu tour and public transport with 2026 fares.