Spain is home to some of the most important art history in Europe. From exotic Arabic mosaics from Al-Andalus and divine works depicting Spain’s close history with Catholicism; to the dramatic Spanish Renaissance and the Golden Ages during the height…
The Museo ABC de Dibujo e Ilustración is an exceptional art museum which started its collection in 1891. The actual building itself has an interesting history, as it was originally the first Mahou beer factory in Madrid. The Fundación Colección ABC commissioned the…
The Museo Casa de la Moneda is Madrid’s own money museum, considered to be one of the best of its kind. You will find an abundance of collections, carefully curated by the diligent staff here. The information has been…
[Spanish Version below] Once you’re settled into your new life in Madrid, there will be lots of amazing things to see and do. Endless restaurants to try, museums to visit, movies to see, events to attend and culture to absorb!…
Surrounded by all the beauty of Madrid’s streets, it is all too easy to overlook the sights we breeze by on autopilot. There is beauty where we least expect it, in fact, it’s right below us. The metro that tends…
Have you ever wondered how we’ve developed into the super connected society that we live in today? Ever wanted to walk on Mars? Have you tried Virtual Reality simulators yet? You must check out the Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid!…
You may not know his name, but I bet you have seen some of his incredible works of art. Mauritis Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is called the genius of Dutch surrealism and one of the world’s most famous graphic artists. He…
At first, the Museo del Traje de Madrid might sound like some kind of costume museum, but in reality it is more of museum dedicated to the evolution of Spanish fashion. It’s a relatively young institution, founded in 2004 and…
This staggering skyline in “Andalucía” is sure to be one of your favorite sights in Spain. Seville was allegedly founded by our favorite hero, Hercules, and boasts of the perfect mixture of ancient and modern. Sevillanas are known for their sparkling…
You cannot visit Madrid without visiting one of the most impressive buildings in the city, the Palacio Real. Although it is the official residence of the royal family of Spain, they do not actually live there permanently and it is…
