Madrid of the Enlightenment, A Unique Perspective
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Kwame Ondo
Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
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Overview
From the second half of the 18th century on, it was the time of changes for Madrid and all of Spain. The man in power than was Carlos III - known as the "best mayor of Madrid." He spared no effort and money to make Madrid one of the main European metropolises. A number of prominent government buildings and cultural and scientific institutions were established during this time, including what is now known as one of the most famous and beautiful museums in the world, the Prado Museum.
The walk through the Madrid of the Bourbons and the Enlightenment allows us to remember a time of certain progress and optimism at different levels in the town. The best and most unknown civil, religious, and aristocratic buildings will be shown on this tour.
With us, you will be able to see the most representative monuments and know why Carlos III was named "the king mayor"; the literary trends that flourished or the political changes, sometimes convulsive of the time.
The walk through the Madrid of the Bourbons and the Enlightenment allows us to remember a time of certain progress and optimism at different levels in the town. The best and most unknown civil, religious, and aristocratic buildings will be shown on this tour.
With us, you will be able to see the most representative monuments and know why Carlos III was named "the king mayor"; the literary trends that flourished or the political changes, sometimes convulsive of the time.
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This activity includes:
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Plaza Mayor
Our Guides
Kwame Ondo
Kwame Ondo
Gary
David
On arrival
We will meet at Puerta del Sol, Apple store. I am a black man with a beard, and I'll be holding a Green Umbrella.
Things to note
For this tour we especifically need confirmation 2 hours before the tour.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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