Archivo para October, 2007Tourism un Madrid: Royal Palace of MadridThis privileged location is the site of one of Madrid’s main tourist attractions. It was once a fortress, then the old Alcázar or citadel, and finally the Royal Palace. It is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Spain, although he does not actually live here. Apart from its role as a museum, […] Posteado en October 31, 2007 Categorizado Madrid Places, Madrid Tourism Promotion | Deja un Comentario Tourism un Madrid: Royal Palace of El Pardohis area, one of the most extensive woodlands in Madrid, includes among other spaces, the Zarzuela Palace, the usual residence of their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain. The lush vegetation in the countryside around the Monte de El Pardo safeguards the privacy of the palace occupants. Posteado en October 31, 2007 Categorizado Madrid Tourism | Deja un Comentario Tourism un Madrid: Convent of the Descalzas RealesThis convent, founded by Juana of Austria, the sister of Philip II, is located in the centre of Madrid. She was born here in what was at that time a palace and the home of her parents, Charles I of Spain and Isabel of Portugal. Her body lies in a chapel, with a kneeling sculpture […] Posteado en October 31, 2007 Categorizado Madrid Tourism | Deja un Comentario Tourism un Madrid: Abbey of Santa Cruz del Valle de los CaÃdosIf you take the road from Madrid to El Escorial you will come upon the Cuelgamuros rock, which rises up out of a wood formed by hundreds of pine trees. A great granite cross soars towards the sky. This is the imposing image of the Valle de los CaÃdos (the Valley of the Fallen). Posteado en October 31, 2007 Categorizado Madrid Tourism | Deja un Comentario Tourism un Madrid: Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El EscorialDuring the empire of Philip II some of the most important political decisions in the world were taken in this area of the Madrid region. Posteado en October 31, 2007 Categorizado Madrid Places | Deja un Comentario |
