The Landscape of Light, Discovering Madrid's World Heritage.
Tour description
Five hundred years ago, a simple wild meadow on the outskirts of the then-walled town of Madrid became the place where the history of this city and of Spain was written. Born from the Renaissance ideals of Philip II and transformed by Charles III's "Everything for the people (but without the people)," today the Paseo del Prado and the Retiro Park are a magnificent cultural landscape designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
But what prompted this designation? How can we preserve it? How can we take advantage of what this space offers us culturally, beyond simply "enjoying" it?
We will discover all of this on this beautiful tour through the cultural heart of our great town.
A walk towards the light is a Cultural Experience with which you will not only experience Madrid's culture, but you will also be left with something useful that allows you to expand your horizons, have new perspectives and appreciate the world in a better way.
Our Itinerary:
Introduction: We are a World Heritage Site!
📍 Cibeles Palace .
We will discuss what it means for Madrid to be part of the World Heritage list and how this benefits us culturally.
Chapter 1: The King's Stage
📍Paseo del Prado / Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
A Hispanic promenade for Ana of Austria, the origin of the Paseo del Prado.
Chapter 2: The Capital of the World
📍Prado Museum /Prado Museum
Charles III and his unique Prado hall.
Part 3: A Palace that Connects Everything
📍San Jerónimo Church/Hall of Realms/Casón del Retiro/
Madrid and its Landscape of Light.
Conclusion: A Walk Towards the Light
📍 The Parterre of El Retiro/The Octagonal Fountain
The Outstanding Universal Value of the Light Landscape and How We Can Harness It.
What will we see on this tour?
