Madrid – City of Magnificent Monuments

Madrid is known and famous for the varieties of its great monuments. Since 16th until 19th century, Madrid has a great diversity of monuments which are built in some famous places in Madrid. The uniqueness and beauty of the monuments are still preserved and can be seen by the new generations. Before 16th century, Walls of Madrid, Iglesia de San Nicolas de los Servitas, Iglesia de San Pedro el Grande, and Casa de los Lujanes had been built. Whereas in 16th century, Capilla del Obispo and Casa Cisneros were existed. In 17th century, Plaza Mayor and Townhall had been built.

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