Madrid en 1830. La Maqueta de Gil de Palacio | #AntiguosCafésdeMadrid

Can you imagine walking through Madrid in 1830? In this video, we explore in depth the scale model of Madrid by León Gil de Palacio, the crown jewel of the Museum of the History of Madrid (formerly the Hospicio de San Fernando). This incredible scale model allows us to see the city as it was before the walls (those of Philip IV) were demolished and the great growth of the 19th century began. We'll see astonishing details: from the Royal Palace to convents that no longer exist and neighborhoods that have completely changed. To speak of the Museum of the History of Madrid is to speak of the passage of time in a city. It's not just about remembering the old Hospicio de San Fernando, where so many Madrileños passed through and were educated, seeking a new life. It's about the architecture that still remains on its façade, and the art collections that reflect the evolution of Madrid society over the years. Located on Fuencarral Street, it's a complete walking tour through the streets and neighborhoods of a city that continues to change and move. But if we descend to its basement, this museum transports us back to 1830. There, an impressive 19th-century diorama depicts what was once a small walled city, harboring secrets and intrigues among its numerous churches, squares, and fountains, stretching through the neighborhoods of the Villa and culminating in the imposing Royal Palace. Built to scale, it is a perfect representation of the city and the first time the topography of the capital was depicted. The fantastic model by León Gil de Palacio faithfully represents the old city. A city that no longer exists, but one we like to remember, over coffee, on our Madrid blog. "Old Cafés of Madrid" presents, in this video, the story of this amazing work, faithful to the details that shaped our city almost two hundred years ago. The model by León Gil de Palacio is located in what was the Hospicio de San Fernando, a jewel of the Baroque style, which later became the Museum of History, a must-see and a welcome addition for anyone visiting Madrid. The Old Cafes of Madrid YouTube channel is an extension of the blog "Old Cafes of Madrid and Other Things About the City," where you can find articles and reports about a #Madrid that no longer exists, but lives on through the history of its cafes. Video Content 0:00 - Introduction 0:46 - Gil de Palacio's Model 2:18 - How Was It Made? 3:28 - Scale 6:06 - The Commission _____________________________________________ For more information, visit our blog at: https://www.antiguoscafesdemadrid.com Follow us on social media: Facebook -   / antiguoscafesmadrid   Instagram -   / antiguoscafesdemadrid   Twitter -   / antiguoscafes