Slowly but surely, our time in Spain comes to an end, so we return to Madrid. There we still want to visit the historical hall of the Atocha train station. The last day in Toledo starts for us with a breakfast in the Valinor Cafe, where we had some tapas the evening before. By bus, […]
Two days in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The weather in San Lorenzo de El Escorial is cold and does not meet our expectations at all. So we decide to visit the interior of the palace and monastery complex. Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, commonly known as El Escorial, was commissioned […]
Hotel De Martin in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The Hotel De Martin is located in the center of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, right at the Plaza de la Constitución. We decide in favor of this hotel because it is only 200 m away from the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. After our arrival by train, we take a taxi to […]
By Train from Barcelona to El Escorial
On our journey by train from Barcelona to El Escorial, we have to change trains in Madrid. To start our journey early in the morning, we have booked a hotel near the train station Barcelona Sants. EXPO Hotel Barcelona Shortly after our arrival in Barcelona, we have already checked in at the Expo Hotel Barcelona*, […]
An Evening in La Latina – Madrid
Already on our first visit of the neighborhood of La Latina, we decided to return in the evening. We take the metro to Station Toledo and roam the surrounding streets. Especially the Calle de Toledo, Calle Cava Baja and the Cava de San Miguel offer a wide range of Taparias, bars and tavernas. (4k UHD […]
Matadero – art and cultural center of Madrid
Matadero Matadero is the former slaughterhouse of Madrid. The extensive grounds were decommissioned in 1996 and converted into an arts and cultural center. It offers enough space to perform also greater art experiments. In addition to an archive and a room for meetings and lectures, you find a wide variety of technical equipment, such as […]
Fiesta en Barrio Santiago – Madrid
Luis Boni, the owner the Taberna Casa Boni in Madrid, has invited us to participate at a street festival in Barrio Santiago. Organizers are the participants of a Community which regularly meets in his restaurant. We should come to the Plaza de Ramales at Calle de Santiago. Swinging at Plaza de Ramales When we arrive, […]
Calle Gran Via and Plaza de Cibeles – Madrid
Calle Gran Via is Madrid’s magnificent shopping street is. The broad boulevard cuts a lane from the Plaza de Espana in the northwest of Madrid up to the Plaza de Cibeles in the east of the city. Prominent and the highest building is the Edificio Telefónica, about halfway. The street is lined by hotels, shops, […]
Nueva Espana – Madrid
Barrio de Nueva Espana in the district Chamartin lies in the northwest of Madrid and is bounded by the arterial road Paseo de la Castellana in the West. Some architectural magnificent buildings of modern age are located here. Nuevos Ministerios and Estadio Santiago Bernabeu On the one hand, here you find a modern government complex, […]
Plaza de España and Templo de Debod – Madrid
Plaza de España The Plaza de España lies approx. 300 m north of the Palacio Real. At our arrival it is already strongly frequented by Asian tourist groups. In the center of the former military training area you see a monument of Spain’s national poet Miguel de Cervantes, sitting in chair looking down on both […]
