Audio guide tour of Madrid - English

Madrid does not originate as a major religious or commercial center, but it becomes the capital thanks to a specific political decision. This introduction narrates its transformation from the Islamic fortress of Mayrit to the capital of the Spanish m... more

The interiors of the Royal Palace are designed to represent the authority of the monarchy and the State. Staircases, ceremonial halls, apartments, and decorations transform each space into a staging of dynastic power.

The interiors of the Sorolla Museum preserve the atmosphere of the artist's home and studio. Paintings, furnishings, personal items, and domestic spaces tell the story of how Joaquín Sorolla built his family life and public image.

The interiors of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offer a continuous journey through different centuries of Western art. The collection fills many of the chronological and stylistic gaps left by the Prado and Reina Sofía, completing the great museum tri... more

The rooms of the Prado Museum transform the ancient royal collections into a grand narrative of Spanish and European art history. Works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and other masters showcase the connection between art, monarchy, religion, and power... more

The interiors of the Reina Sofía Museum narrate modern Spanish art through wars, dictatorship, social transformations, and cultural breaks. The journey does not construct a reassuring story but confronts the visitor with the traumas of the twentieth ... more

Entering the Cerralbo Museum means crossing an aristocratic residence designed to impress guests. Rooms, furnishings, collections, and decorations showcase how the house was used to communicate social status, culture, and political legitimacy.

The interiors of the Almudena Cathedral belong to a modern building designed to represent the presence of the Church in the capital. Nave, decorations, and liturgical spaces engage directly with the nearby Royal Palace and with the institutional role... more