Paseo del Arte: Tours y Actividades

The Puerta de Toledo gate was built to commemorate the arrival in Madrid of Fernando VII, 'the Desired One'. It appears that the project for the gate was carried out under the reign of José Bonaparte, although the return of Fernando VII to the throne put it on halt; its construction was later entrusted to Antonio López Aguado.  López Aguado used granite and stone from Colmenar to build a gate in Neo-Roman style and it was completed in 1827. With three arches, two lateral square arches and one central semi-circular arch, the Puerta de Toledo gate has openings flanked by half-columns with Ionic capitals in the central arch and Ionic pilasters in the others.  On the side facing the Manzanares River, a group of sculptures made by Valeriano Salvatierra and Ramón Barba was installed above the central arch. These sculptures represent the power of the Spanish monarchy on both hemispheres. Also on this side, in the upper part of the other two arches, several military trophies were placed. Finally, on the opposite side of the monument, two angels support the emblem of the City of Madrid.
The Puerta de Toledo gate was built to commemorate the arrival in Madrid of Fernando VII, 'the Desired One'. It appears that the project for the gate was carried out under the reign of José Bonaparte, although the return of Fernando VII to the throne put it on halt; its construction was later entrusted to Antonio López Aguado.  López Aguado used granite and stone from Colmenar to build a gate in Neo-Roman style and it was completed in 1827. With three arches, two lateral square arches and one central semi-circular arch, the Puerta de Toledo gate has openings flanked by half-columns with Ionic capitals in the central arch and Ionic pilasters in the others.  On the side facing the Manzanares River, a group of sculptures made by Valeriano Salvatierra and Ramón Barba was installed above the central arch. These sculptures represent the power of the Spanish monarchy on both hemispheres. Also on this side, in the upper part of the other two arches, several military trophies were placed. Finally, on the opposite side of the monument, two angels support the emblem of the City of Madrid.
A gallery which is as impressive on the outside as the inside. The exhibitions here seem to err on the abstract and contemporary, so it might not be the favourite place of more traditional art lovers, but do take a stroll past to admire this architectural greenery even if you don’t go inside. They’re real plants embedded into soil along the wall!
#Trovember
If you are looking for art sightseeing being out-of-sorts just take a hike around Madrid streets and stop at the many house entrances in Salamanca, Retiro, Las Lettras etc and be astonished by the beautiful art work via ceramic tiles - it also gives you an impression about the glorious past of the heart of Spanish language and culture #LifeAtExpedia
Madrid Atocha railway station


Haz planes y viaja a Paseo del Arte

Precios encontrados en las últimas 48 horas. Haz clic en el anuncio para ver los precios actualizados.
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Casa Faraona Luxury Residences
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Madrid

Tours y excursiones de un día

Ver las 239 actividades

Tours privados y personalizados

Ver las 61 actividades

Alimentos, bebidas y vida nocturna

Ver las 47 actividades

Aventura y actividades al aire libre

Ver las 10 actividades

Sitios más populares para visitar


Ofertas para los mejores hoteles

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

4.5 out of 5
Ronda de Atocha 17 Madrid
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
Hotel Regina
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Latroupe Prado

Latroupe Prado

3 out of 5
Paseo de las Delicias 1 Madrid
Latroupe Prado
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified

SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified

2 out of 5
Calle Doctor Drumen, 4 Madrid Madrid
SLEEP’N Atocha – B Corp Certified
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid

Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid

5 out of 5
Velazquez 8 Madrid Madrid
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid
Hotel Emperador

Hotel Emperador

4 out of 5
Gran Via 53 Madrid Madrid
Hotel Emperador
Radisson RED Madrid

Radisson RED Madrid

4 out of 5
Atocha 123 Madrid Madrid
Radisson RED Madrid
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

4 out of 5
Calle de Antonio Maura, 5 Madrid Madrid
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.

Explora el mundo con Expedia