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The current civil wars (the War of the Spanish Succession and the War of Independence) excluded Spain on a second order in the international scene; that was why it should be reformed in order to compete with the main international powers. It is the Age of Enlightenment. In Spain, the development of an enlightened thought was favoured by the arrival of the Borbón dynasty to the throne and the contact with intellectuals from other European countries.
If the main person to start the reform was the King, the rest of the authorities should support him. In this way, a new critic conscience appeared as a way of patriotism among a minority of Spaniards. The foreign policy should be revised, the power should be centralized, the administration should be reformed, the economy should experience an increase, and in the social field it was necessary to favour an attitude towards the work and renew the culture and the scientific thought. A great part of reformist and political intellectuals took part in this project. This new cultural and intellectual mentality will be spread to the rest of the people by the intellectuals.
The policy of the reform was more developed during Fernando VI´ s reign, and it achieved its fullness during Carlos III´ s reign, thanks to Campomanes´ s intellect and activity.
The first members of the Borbón dynasty, who made Madrid a perfect place for the political, social and cultural life, made a series of modifications in the palace when the city became the capital city of the Empire. In 1561, they carried out a series of internal and decorative reforms based on the French style.
Discover Madrid through its movies with this incredible tour—an original way to explore the city's heritage and culture. You'll learn about Madrid's origins while strolling through film locations and watching their sequences.
Your journey will start at the Royal Palace, passing through the Austrias neighborhood, Plaza Mayor, Sol, and Callao. Along the way, the guide will reveal fascinating anecdotes about Madrid in cinema.
The tour ends on Gran Vía, a backdrop for iconic films, where you'll enjoy a cocktail at the legendary Chicote. Don't just hear about it—experience it yourself!
Let yourself be dazzled by the Landscape of Light in Madrid, an axis that encompasses the Parque del Buen Retiro and the Paseo del Prado, declared World Heritage Site. Discover the perfect and elegant combination of art and nature in the heart of Madrid's capital, with charming corners such as the Crystal Palace, the old zoo, the Royal Botanical Garden, the Church of Los Jeronimos or the magnificent fountains of Ventura Rodriguez. In addition, you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain: the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia, where you will see especially "Guernica" by Picasso.
All this hand in hand with an official expert guide who will take you around and tell you all the details. You will fall in love with the Landscape of Light.
Visit one of the most important painting and sculpture colections of the World accompained by an expert tour guide. Discover the Art History of Spain. Contemplate yourself masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez or El Greco, while the guide reveals to you all details of each one.
Travel to the past admiring the canvas made by the greats genius concentrated in this Museum. Do not worry about the ticket, it is included in the price. Book now!
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Discover Madrid through its movies with this incredible tour—an original way to explore the city's heritage and culture. You'll learn about Madrid's origins while strolling through film locations and watching their sequences.
Your journey will start at the Royal Palace, passing through the Austrias neighborhood, Plaza Mayor, Sol, and Callao. Along the way, the guide will reveal fascinating anecdotes about Madrid in cinema.
The tour ends on Gran Vía, a backdrop for iconic films, where you'll enjoy a cocktail at the legendary Chicote. Don't just hear about it—experience it yourself!
Let yourself be dazzled by the Landscape of Light in Madrid, an axis that encompasses the Parque del Buen Retiro and the Paseo del Prado, declared World Heritage Site. Discover the perfect and elegant combination of art and nature in the heart of Madrid's capital, with charming corners such as the Crystal Palace, the old zoo, the Royal Botanical Garden, the Church of Los Jeronimos or the magnificent fountains of Ventura Rodriguez. In addition, you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain: the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia, where you will see especially "Guernica" by Picasso.
All this hand in hand with an official expert guide who will take you around and tell you all the details. You will fall in love with the Landscape of Light.
Visit one of the most important painting and sculpture colections of the World accompained by an expert tour guide. Discover the Art History of Spain. Contemplate yourself masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez or El Greco, while the guide reveals to you all details of each one.
Travel to the past admiring the canvas made by the greats genius concentrated in this Museum. Do not worry about the ticket, it is included in the price. Book now!
If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
Get to know with an expert tour guide the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest in Europe. This is a monumental Baroque palace, which is currently used for State ceremonies and houses more than 2,500 rooms inside.
It also has an important collection of artworks and great value pieces as tapestries from the Royal Tapestry Factory of Santa Barbara. Not less important is the Royal Armory or Italian frescoes such as the Throne Room one, painted by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
The entrance fee is included in the tour reservation.
Fifty years have passed since the death of the most international painter from Malaga, Pablo Picasso. On the occasion of this anniversary, we propose you a guided tour focused on his masterpiece, "El Guernica".
A tour guide will show you how this great iconic canvas of history and art in Spain was created, and what lies behind it.
In addition, the tour includes admission fee to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.
One of the most outstanding museums in the world in Madrid is undoubtedly the Thyssen-Bornemisza, located in the so-called Paseo del Arte, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Its collection has more than 1,000 paintings representative of the International Art History, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Visit it accompanied by an expert tour guide and let yourself be enchanted by works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Tiziano, Degas, Kandinsky or Picasso.
The admission fee to the museum is included in the reservation.
Take a complete tour of history and art in Madrid. In this essential route, you will visit with the company of an expert tour guide the Prado National Museum. You will get to know in detail iconic masterpieces such as "the Meninas" by Velázquez or the "Majas" by Goya.
Then you will visit the beautiful Royal Palace, where you will be amazed by its luxurious halls and corridors. Not to mention artistic and valuable pieces that are preserved here, such as the magnificent collection of Stradivarius instruments.
Entrance fees to both monuments are included in the tour price.
If you are one of those who travel to enjoy art and culture, Madrid has a perfect area for you called Paseo del Arte. A walk that joins three outstanding museums of our country: the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia National Art Center and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
With our expert guide, you will discover in first person and all the details of works such as "Las Meninas" by Velázquez, the "Guernica" by Picasso or the "Portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni" by Ghirlandaio. Just to mention one iconic work from each museum. But during a full day tour, you will contemplate and enjoy many more paintings, which are key in the history of Spanish and international art.
Entrance fees to the museums are included in the price of the tour.
In this five-hour combined tour you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain.
At the Reina Sofia Museum, where the guide will focus on the great canvas "Guernica" by Picasso. At the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum you will contemplate works by Masters of the Art History from the 13th to the 20th century.
Tickets are included in the price of the tour, and you can also book your visit with lunch.
Make the most of your visit to the Prado National Museum. By booking your ticket with an audio guide here, you'll enjoy skip-the-line access to the museum and an app that provides all the details about masterpieces by renowned artists like Goya and Velázquez, as well as great European painters like Rubens.
A perfect option to explore at your own pace one of the largest and most visited art galleries in the world.
