The Making of Malasaña

The Making of Malasaña

Burning corpses, sex mad nuns, revolution and prostitution! Even before becoming the hipster paradise it is today, Malasaña has never been boring. On this tour you'll find out about its roots as a pious and yet somewhat sleazy suburb, about the emergence of its native tribe of majos, about the Dos de Mayo uprisings, and about how during the 19th century the neighbourhood turned into a university city and industrial hub. We'll finish up by delving into the heady days of the Movida that followed the transition to democracy.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Microteatro, Calle Loreto Prado y Enrique Chicote 9, 28004 Madrid Spain

Founded in a former brothel, this micro theatre sparked a trend for mini plays that has now gone global.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Iglesia de San Antonio de Los Alemanes, Calle de la Puebla 22 Calle de la Puebla, 28004 Madrid Spain

"Madrid's Sistine Chapel Ceiling" is hidden behind the unassuming walls of this church.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Museo de Historia de Madrid, Calle Fuencarral 78 Across the street from the Tribunal metro station, 28004 Madrid Spain

Hear about how a love affair between the queen and one of the king's advisers lead to the French invasion of Spain and take a look at Goya's most controversial painting.

Duration: 15 minutes