Madrid in its heart in the heart of Madrid… (From East to West, following the way of the sun) By Cristina Herranz, Patricia Rodado, Gustavo Puig, Ángel Jiménez. Puerta de Alcalá (Bourbons, end of 18th centurty) Puerta de la Independencia (17th to 20th century, This is the main gate to El Retiro Plaza de Cibeles (One of the greatest in Madrid) House of America (19th century, Linares Palace) Building of The City Hall (20th century, Palace of Comunications) Fountain of Cibeles (18th century) The fountain of the goddess Cybele. Banco de España The façade of the building that hosts the Bank of Spain is one of the most beautiful 19th century Spanish architectural creations. Metropoli Building San José de las Calatravas Church Bellas Artes Building Real Academia de San Fernando Alcazar Theatre Banesto´s Building Plaza de Canalejas La Violeta Shop “Cerveceria Ricote” Café del Principe La Catedral RestaurantCafé Typical Bars in Madrid One of Madrid´s specialties is the tapa, which consists of a small portion of a culinary speciality, served cold o hot and accompanied by a glass of wine, vermouth, beer or soft drink. Though you may enjoy tapas in any part of the city, the most typical bars are in the areas near Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Lhardy Bar (19th century) “La Fontana de Oro” (18th century) Fatigas del Querer Bar Venta “El Buscón” La Alhambra Puerta del Sol Tio Pepe Building Carlos III on horseback statue (20th century) Royal post Office century) (Bourbons, 18th Kilometer Zero (20th century) The bear and Strawberry Tree sculpture (20th century) Preciados Street The Mallorquina Casa Labra Barquillero Plaza Mayor Plaza Mayor (Asturias, 16th century and Bourbons, 18th century) This square has been the city centre since Philip II made it the seat of the Court in 1561. In 1617, Juan Gómez de Mora changed the design of the medieval Plaza del Arrabal into a new one. The resulting design was one of the largest squares in Europe, surounded by a large open area that could be accessed through three arches, nine gates and open streets. It was closed in and refomed by Juan de Villanueva in 1790 after it suffered a devastating fire. The equestrian statue of Philip III and la Casa de la Panaderia (Bakery) are its two symbols. Philip III Casa Yustas Pharmarcy of the Queen Mother (dates back to the 16th century, building to the 20th century) Plaza de la Villa This square is located in the area known as Habsburg Madrid with buildings of the 15th, 16th and 17th century. La Casa de la Villa (former City Hall and Casa de Cisneros) Sculpture of Álvaro de Bazán Winner of the batle of Lepanto. (19th century) Torre de los Lujanes (15th century) It was the tallest building in the capital. This is the oldest towered house-palace in Madrid, and was built before 1471. Elbow Street Plaza de Oriente La Almudena Cathedral (19th-20th century) Palacio Real (18th century, from the Bourbon Dinasty) A fire destroyed El Alcàzar de los Austrias (Habsdurg fortress) in 1734. Three years later, Sachetti, an italian architect, set to work on the construction of a new royal residence: a palace with Baroque lines, conceived as a fortress with a central courtyard. The halls were decorated by the premiere European artist of the time. During Charles III’s reign the wings were extended to open up onto the Plaza de la Armería. Teatro Real Presentation made by: Cristina Herranz Ángel Jiménez Gustavo Puig Teachers: Ana Berzal Antonio Mazuecos Patricia Rodado