Madrid's Top 10 Highlights with a Historian

Explore must-see highlights and local favorites in the vibrant capital city of Spain
US$27
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1 hour
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Lecture Description
Madrid, Spain provides travelers with a whirlwind of exciting experiences to enjoy, from the majesty of its Royal Palace to its countless world-class museums and galleries. During this lecture, our local expert will introduce some of her favorite, must-see landmarks and provide exclusive tips to help us make the most of each trip to the vibrant capital city of Spain.
Meet Your Expert
Marta

Professor Marta López Beriso is an active scholar and educator in the field of Art History. She teaches at various American universities in Madrid. She holds degrees in Art History and Arcaheology (B.A. Université de La Sorbonne-Paris IV), Arts and Culture Administration (M.A. Universidad de Barcelona), and a PhD in Art History, expertise in History of Photography (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). Her publications include articles and papers published in catalogues, scholarly magazines and guides for the general public. She is also the founder and director of “Aulas de Arte”, a private non-profit organization, dedicated to educational services in museums, nationwide and internationally. She is the former Adjunct Director at the Esteban Vicente Contemporary Art Museum, Segovia, as well as Director of Education at Museo Picasso Málaga. Born and raised in Madrid, she has studied in Paris and also worked in New York at the beginning of her professional career, at MOMA. Back in Madrid she feels the city as a cosmopolitan insider. She knows both the historical and traditional Madrid she discovered with her mother and grandmother as well as the most contemporary and alternative side of the city.

For those who plan a short visit, we will kick off this lecture with the most iconic destinations within the city. Beginning from the rural – yet royal – origins of Madrid's historic center, we will saunter down the impressive museum mile, which houses the major collections of El Prado, Thyssen, Reina Sofía, and the charms of Retiro Park. For travelers with a bit more time to spare, we'll reveal additional treasures to explore in the city: exquisite houses which have become museums, a flea market with the best spots for local vermouth from the tap, royal Renaissance convents with astonishing art, beautiful cathedrals, and more.

Together we'll also explore options for one-day excursions which will take participants into the imposing palace-monastery of El Escorial, the medieval walls of Ávila, the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, the "Imperial City" of Toledo, the “tiny Versailles” of La Granja, and to learn how strawberries and asparagus became famous thanks to the royal palace of Aranjuez.

Led by an expert on the history of art and photography, Marta López Beriso, this lecture will provide participants with tips and ideas to plan their perfect trip to the city of Madrid. Designed to inspire future travel, participants will come away with an increased knowledge of the many wonderful experiences no itinerary would be complete without. 
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(4.55) 11 Reviews

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Marta's lecture was a great overview before we began our visit to the city. Really helpful history and suggestions as we planned our days in Madrid. Thanks!
Fascinating information Not 5 stars only because of technical issues with captions and images not synchronizing
Marta did a great job in providing context to my walks around Madrid. I recommend this talk to anyone who would like to have someone who knows Madrid very well give them an insider’s insight on this wonderful city.