You will meet your guide at the Plaza de la Encarnacion at 09:00 am.
The tour begins at the Plaza de la Encarnacion, where one of the most significant monuments of the XVII Century can be found: the Monasterio de las monjas agustinas descalzas de La Encarnacion.
In the centre of the Plaza de Oriente, we find the famous statue on horse of King Phillip IV, another treasure of the XVIIth Century.
Our route continues past the Calle Bailen towards its intersection with Calle Mayor, in order to gaze at the magnificent Palacio del Duque de Uceda. Next to the Palacio is the Iglesia del Sacramento.
Walking through the Calle del Sacramento we continue towards the Plaza de la Villa, a beautiful square with interesting buildings.
From there, we walk past Calle del Codo, Plaza del Conde de Miranda and the Convento de las Carboneras (convent) towards the Plaza Mayor, landmark of the city. Exiting this square and walking towards the Calle de Atocha, we end in the Plaza de la Provincia. |