The Madrid of the Austrians It is one of the most important historical attractions in the city, so if you are planning a visit this spring or summer, you should not miss it. This is one of the oldest areas of Madrid, which combines buildings as emblematic as the Royal Palace with more popular ones like Main Square . But, what is Madrid de los Austrias and why do you have to know it?
This historical period corresponds to the Habsburg dynasty , who reigned in Spain, first with Carlos I, in 1516, and finally, with Carlos II in 1700. In tourist terms, Madrid de los Austrias is located in the heart of the city with a large part of its emblematic buildings, since the Habsburg dynasty made it grow with Renaissance and Baroque monuments, buildings and squares. Nowadays, it is easy to walk through all of them; You will only need about two hours.
The Main Square , the Plaza de Oriente and the Town Square are its central nuclei of Madrid de los Austrias, which to the north reaches the Plaza de Santa Bárbara, and to the east to the Paseo del Prado. They bear witness to the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, buildings such as the Royal Palace wave Almudena Cathedral.
SLEEP IN A PALACE IN THE MADRID OF THE AUSTRIAS
In the artistic and cultural center of Madrid, a few steps from the Royal Theatre and the Almudena Cathedral , behind its magnificent façade, is the Palacio de los Duques, a Gran Meliá Hotel that combines vintage splendor with a delicate contemporary sensibility.
This fascinating palace is located in the Convent of Santo Domingo , one of the most important convents in Europe in the 13th century, which today maintains the character and elegance of the
original structure: the residence of the Dukes of Granada de Ega.
In total it has 140 rooms and 40 bedrooms RedLevel, exquisitely designed in which art takes center stage, which is why we are in the city of 73 museums -the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, three of the most important in the country-. And also the home of works as important as the Guernica by Picasso, 2 of May of Goya and Las Meninas de Velázquez, who are also a source of inspiration in the interior design of the hotel and the driving element in all its rooms.
More than a luxury hotel, the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá is a canvas that inspired a more extraordinary way of life.
The historic garden.
YOUR GARDEN: A GREEN OASIS IN MADRID
The Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World , perhaps one of the reasons is its spectacular 1,000 m² historic garden, unique in the heart of Madrid and a haven of peace with green areas and exceptional gastronomic proposals in three restaurants: Chorus, Montmartre Y Two Heavens Madrid.
It also has seasonal pool and a hot tub in the attic with views of the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the famous Austrias neighborhood, with a solarium and cocktail bar.
And as if that were not enough, to relax you will have Thai Room Wellness , a little piece of Asia in the heart of old Madrid. Burmese lacquer, Chinese antiques, Tibetan art and, above all, the most exquisite treatments provided by expert thai therapists that will help you relax body and mind.
Madrid will be at your feet in this low-emission zone with less traffic , and you will enjoy a healthier environment in the city than ever before. Enter our gallery to discover all the charms of the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá!