Madrid: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Monuments and statues
- Church
- Baroque architecture
- Art museum
- Park
- Palace
- Vernacular architecture
- Neighbourhood
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
- History museum
- Street
- Specialty museum
- Historical place
- Sacred and religious sites
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Shopping
- Square
- Architecture
- Memorial
- Area
- Arenas and stadiums
- Art gallery
- Garden
- Pedro de Ribera
- Juan de Villanueva
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Bridge
- Tower
- Francesco Sabatini
- Nightlife
- Football
- Modern art museum
- Cemetery
- Neoclassical architecture
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Shopping centre
- Pablo Picasso
- Event space
- Universities and schools
- Juan Gómez de Mora
- Eclectic architecture
- Town
- Concert hall
- Market
- Entertainment
- Farmer's market
Palacio Real
The Palacio Real de Madrid stands as an emblem of regal splendor in the heart of Spain's capital city. This palatial residence, with its classical architecture and refined beauty, is one of the largest palaces in Europe.
Puerta de Alcalá
Neoclassical 5-arched triumphal gateway The Puerta de Alcalá stands as an iconic neoclassical monument in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Erected in 1778, it was commissioned by King Charles III and designed by the architect Francesco Sabatini. The gate marks the entrance to the Salamanca district and is one of...
Muslim Walls of Madrid
The Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls of Madrid, are a historic testament to the city's medieval past. These ancient walls are a rare architectural relic from the time when Madrid was under Muslim rule, which lasted from the early 9th century until...
Museo del Ferrocarril
The Museo del Ferrocarril, nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain, is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Situated in the historic Delicias Station, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Spain's rich railway...
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
Saint Jerome the Royal is a Roman Catholic church from the early 16th-century in central Madrid.
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
1700s place of worship with painted dome The Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great is a Roman Catholic church in central Madrid, Spain, located in the neighborhood of Palacio.
St. Michael's Basilica
The Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid, Spain. It is located in San Justo Street, adjacent to the Archbishop's Palace. It is the church of the Apostolic Nunciature to the Kingdom of Spain of the Holy See and is now administrated by the priests of Opus Dei.
Cerralbo Museum
Eclectic art in a 19th-century mansion The Cerralbo Museum is a State-owned museum located in Madrid, Spain. It houses the art and historical object collections of Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, Marquis of Cerralbo, who died in 1922.
Plaza de la Villa
The plaza de la Villa is an urban square in central Madrid, Spain. The square, bordering the Calle Mayor, houses some of the oldest buildings still around in the city.
Puerta de Toledo
Commemorative gate completed in 1827 The Puerta de Toledo is a gate located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. Construction began in 1812, but was not completed until 1827. It was one of the nineteen city gates within the Walls of Philip IV. Puerta de Toledo metro station in on Line 5 of the Madrid Metro.
Platform 0
Platform 0 is an exhibition project of the Madrid Metro consisting of the historical Estación de Chamberí, which has been out of service since 1966, and the Motores de Pacífico generator building.
Church of St Peter ad Vincula
The Church of St Peter ad Vincula is a church located in Villa de Vallecas district in Madrid. The design of the building is attributed to the well-known architect Juan de Herrera.
Casa de la Panadería
17th-century building and frescoed facade The Casa de la Panadería is a municipal and cultural building on the north side of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. It is four stories high, the ground floor comprising porticos and the top floor in the form of an attic, with its sides crowned by angular towers.
Arco de la Victoria
Arco de la Victoria is a triumphal arch built in the Moncloa district of Madrid, Spain. The 49 m high arch was constructed at the behest of Francisco Franco to commemorate the victory of Francoist troops in the 1936 Battle of Ciudad Universitaria, part of the Spanish Civil War.
Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians
The Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians is a convent located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1943.
Cathedral of Justo Gallego Martínez
Justo Gallego Martínez; also known by his honorific byname Don Justo, was a Spaniard who was known for constructing a church building in the dimensions of a cathedral on his own in the town of Mejorada del Campo since 1961. Most of the construction materials used were recycled or made from "junk".
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Region: Madrid