History in Madrid

Discover 5 places to experience unusual history in Madrid.

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

Hermitage of Santa Maria la Antigua

Hermitage of Santa Maria la Antigua

The oldest building in Madrid.

The Muslim Walls.

Muslim Walls of Madrid

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

Old bear cage.

House of Beasts of Retiro Park

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

Part of the "Royal Quartet."

The Royal Quartet

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

Are we missing something unusual in Madrid?