The medieval route of Madrid de los Asturias
The city of Madrid is the modern, cosmopolitan capital of Spain and its Autonomous Community, raised up 650 meters above sea level, Madrid is the highest capital city in Europe.
Situated in the centre of Spain, this lovely city was formerly populated by the Tribu, Iberians, Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs up until the reign of Alfonso VI, when he took the city over. There is a Madrid de los Asturias, a Medieval Madrid, a Madrid de los Borbones, a Madrid Antguo, a Madrid Dieciochesco, a Madrid Galdosiano, a Madrid Ramoniano, a Madrid Barojiano, a Madrid Velazquiano, a Madrid Goyesco, a Madrid of Antonio López, a Madrid de Solana and a Madrid Vanguard, amongst the many areas here representetive to the many eras over their history

We begin our itinerary in the renowned Puerta del Sol area taking us on to the Plaza Mayor, which was constructed in the 17th century for Felipe III. Constructed in the traditional square shape, there are numerous arcades and businesses that you can enjoy. Previously the Bull Run was celebrated here as well as the faith proceedings during the famous Spanish Inquisition, processions, executions, celebrations and theatre works. The most important buildings here are considered to be the Casa de Panadería and the Casa de la Carnicería ( the bakers and the butchers ). In the centre of the plaza there is a bronze statue of the equestrian Felipe III, made by Juan de Bolonia. On the other side of this we leave to go to the Plaza de la Provincia, where there is the impressive 17th century Palacio de Santa Cruz which is currently used as the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Taking the Ciudad Rodrigo road we pass by the Plaza de San Miguel, where we find the San Miguel market. On the Calle Mayor road now we continue on until we arrive at Plaza de la Villa, where we find the town hall building and the Casa De la Villa, ancient consistorial and prison house. In the Plaza del Conde Miranda we can visit the ancient 17th century Carboneras convent. In the adjacent streets you can still see the medieval influence is well preserved. In the Calle San Justo we find the 18th century Baroque basilica of San Miguel from where we can see part of the Arzobispal palace.

Crossing the Calle Segovia we enter in Calle El Nuncio, where we can visit the 15th century church of San Pedro el Viejo. Then in the Plaza de la Paja, you'll find the only Gothic chapel in Madrid, the del Obispo. Near here you'll find the Plaza de los Carros with the Baroque chapel of San Isidro. From the Plaza del Humilladero, we go into the La Cava Baja street, an area with an abundance of shops, restaurants, bars etc, just like the Calle Cuchilleros.