History & Culture in Madrid

Baltasar Bachero became a hero after he saved the lives of two children nearly run over by an out-of-control mule-drawn carriage.

This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.

A comprehensive look at the art of Joaquín Sorolla in his former home in Madrid.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

Hidden under a center for the elderly are the dungeons which were used during the Spanish Inquisition.

This phone booth was recreated to honor "La cabina," considered the best horror film in the history of Spanish television.

The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.

This modernist bridge highlights the bear as a symbol of Madrid.

Shrapnel scars and bullet holes from the Spanish Civil War can still be seen in this monument to Spanish doctor Federico Rubio.

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.