Hello, I'm Hector. In 2017 I started working in the cultural sector. First in Cusco, Peru; as a blogger on tourist destinations, itinerary designer and finally as a cultural researcher. Since 2022 I have lived in Madrid designing cultural experiences that allow us to understand this city.
500 years ago, a simple wild meadow outside the then walled town of Madrid became the enclave where the history of this city and of Spain has been written. Born from the Renaissance ideas of Philip II and transformed by the “Everything for the people (but without the people)” of Charles III; Today, El Paseo del Prado is a wonderful cultural landscape named a World Heritage Site.
However, this designation made by UNESCO tells us about the need to preserve this landscape due to its unique and exceptional value for the enjoyment of this and future generations. But how can we take advantage of what this space offers us culturally? beyond just “enjoying it.”
The Landscape of Light - the new name of the meadow promenade next to the Retiro Park - is the ideal place, if in addition to knowing, you want to understand the pillars of Madrid culture.
This tour has been designed to be a cultural experience, that is, there will be, in addition to information, activities, and interaction (moderate in this case) by the participants. However, if you are shy or just don't feel like participating, no problem.
We also offer a digital magazine-type guide that will allow you to delve deeper into the topics we will cover.
Our Itinerary:
Introduction: We are World Heritage!
📍 Cibeles Palace .
We will talk about what it means for Madrid to be part of the world heritage list and how it benefits us culturally.
Part 1: The Roman Good Life.
📍Paseo del Prado / Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Renaissance ideas as the seed of the Paseo del Prado.
Part 2: The Capital of an Empire
📍Prado Museum
Carlos III and his unique Spanish illustration.
Part 3: From Royal Garden to Madrid Park
📍San Jerónimo Church/Hall of the Kingdoms/Casón del Retiro/El Parterre del Retiro/The Ochavada fountain/The Fallen Angel
A Garden that witnesses the power of Madrid society.
Conclusion: A Walk towards the Light
📍Monolith by Benito Pérez Galdós.
The Outstanding Universal Value of the landscape of light and how we can take advantage of it.
In the middle of the 4 trees, left side main entrance to the Cibeles Palace. I will have a drumstick (to play drums).
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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