historY
The Future is Built on the Past
History is directly linked to the future. Madrid's past is a never-ending source of experience. It is practically impossible to imagine what this city would have been like without its Belle Époque bohemia or its Golden Age poets; nor would it be possible to explain the last 500 years of Western history without bearing in mind Madrid's influence.
Discover Madrid's past, starting with the legendary Arab fortress named Mayrit and leading up to today's institutional and financial prowess. Find out about a city that is both a town and the seat of a monarchy, capital of the Spanish State, and the European Union's third-largest city.
Like libraries and museums, cemeteries also tell a part of each city's history. Tombstones and mausoleums remind us of the people who lived on the very same streets that we tread today.
other ideas
Museo Nacional del Prado
Visit this iconic museum while you're in town.
One Day Trips
Visit one of the World Heritage sites you will find in the vicinity of Madrid.
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