Free Historical Tour of Madrid: The May 2nd Uprising 1808

Join us and discover the Madrid of May 2nd, 1808. Live the revolution while you walk through its historic streets and relive the moments that changed the city, an experience not to be missed!

Things to do Free Historical Tour of Madrid: The May 2nd Uprising 1808

to arms, Napoleon's army has kidnapped the kings! may 2, 1808, the people of Madrid spontaneously revolt against the foreign army in the Villa de Madrid, from the Plaza de Oriente the fuse that will explode the uprising of the people of Madrid will trigger a series of events throughout the city. We will analyze the decisions of historical characters such as Napoleon and his brother José Bonaparte, Carlos IV and his valide Manuel Godoy, Fernando VII or the military Daoíz and Velarde who starred in these events and changed the course of our history. Immerse yourself in the Madrid of the early 19th century. With the help of a map of the time we will unearth the old street map of Madrid comparing it with the current one to see the evolution of it, touring iconic locations in this history as the Royal Palace and the Plaza de Oriente, the Madrid of the Austrias, La Puerta del Sol, the Monastery of the Descalzas or the traditional neighborhood of Malasaña putting us in the skin of the people of that time, their concerns, fashion, customs and much more. if you are interested in history and don't want to go on a typical free tour, don't hesitate and join us!

Included

Plaza de Oriente

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Plaza del Dos de Mayo

Plaza de la Luna

Plaza de Ópera

Church of Saint Genesius

Royal Palace of Madrid

Puerta del Sol

Plano de Madrid siglo XIX

Revisión histórica del trazado urbano de Madrid

Inmersión en la sociedad del siglo XIX

Visita de los barrios céntricos de Madrid

Revisión de personajes históricos (Napoleón, Carlos IV, Fernando VII etc..)

Meeting point

Puerta del principe

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