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San Isidro and the Medieval Layout of Madrid: Journey Into the Oldest Territory of the City
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Madrid
We tour the most ancient part of the town, where you’ll understand the unique city planning of our locale. We’ll also throw light on the life of a famed individual hailing from Madrid, San Isidro the farmer, dweller of the well, the dowser. Our own patron.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza De Puerta Cerrada - Start of the activity, discovery of the medieval layout of the Christian wall, curiosities about the gates of the town
- Royal Congregation of San Isidro of Madrid - Building built in the 17th century by the Jesuits, on the old parish of San Pedro and San Pablo. It was Madrid’s cathedral and today it houses the remains of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of the city.
- Calle De La Cava Baja - Discovering the medieval layout of the town and many other secrets
- Mercado de la Cebada - Since the fifteenth century, Doa Beatriz Galindo, la Latina, lady of Queen Isabella the Catholic, greeted us.
- Museo de San Isidro - They say that it was the home of San Isidro, back in the 11th century. Visiting this small and delicate museum we find more clues of our exploration through the Middle Ages, we discover the traces of the different walls and we follow the trail of Muslim Madrid.
- Plaza de la Paja - Here we find memories of the Catholic Monarchs
- Iglesia de San Pedro El Viejo - On the banks of the San Pedro stream. Perhaps the oldest parish in the town?
- Plaza de la Villa - Our hidden gem, the leap from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. A corner to hide
- Mercado San Miguel - wandering through the streets we reach the territory of the old parish of San Miguel de los Octoes, today space occupied by the well-known market of San Miguel
What's Included
- Wireless listening system including transmitter, microphone, and headphones.
- Expert guide/certified storyteller.
Location
Plaza de Puerta Cerrada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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