Free tour of Queen Juana the Mad?
Historical tour. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
An unbeatable excuse: a walk through El Retiro Park to talk about Queen Joanna I of Castile
- Why was she called "the Mad"?
- Why was she confined until the end of her days?
- How was she judged by her contemporaries?
- How has history judged her?
We invite you to delve into this historical review while we walk through beautiful sites in the city of Madrid.
We begin by visiting the statue of the queen on the Paseo de las Estatuas in El Retiro Park and, while enjoying this tour through the park and its surroundings, we will get to know Joanna, the daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, from her childhood to her confinement in the fortress of Tordesillas.
Stops:
- El Retiro Park (5 stops within the park)
- Cason del Buen Retiro
- Church of the Jeronimos
- Esplanade of the Prado Museum
- Paseo del Prado
NOTE: FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, THE ROUTE IS LED BY A SINGLE GUIDE: GRACIELA.
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