From centuries-old tablaos to centuries of history
We propose a journey into the past to delight you with the treasures left by our ancestors.
Strawberry Train, Aranjuez. Andrés Gómez, Railway Club 214. CC BY-SA 2.0
Experience in Madrid a trip back in time is possible in countless ways. It is common to come across something that takes us back to other times just by turning a corner, the tablaos themselves are a clear example of this. It is for this reason that today we feel inspired to tell you about the historic trains World Heritage of Madrida unique opportunity to truly travel back in time.
These are two unique 19th century trains that were the means of transportation that ushered in the modern era. And while their passengers used them to head into a new era, today we use them to return to the past and delight in the still-living treasures left to us by our ancestors.
Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Photo by Manuel Torres Garcia on Unsplash
These trains are The Philip II Trainwhich takes its passengers to see the monumental wealth of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. San Lorenzo de El Escorialand the Strawberry Trainwhich takes passengers to visit the Royal Site of Aranjuez and its 19th century charms. Both destinations are, like flamenco, World Heritage Sites and are located less than 50 km from the center of Madrid, making them two perfect opportunities to get to know the surroundings of the capital during the day after a night of pure flamenco. pure flamenco.
Today we focus on telling you about the experience that recreates and recalls the route of the first railroad of the Region of Madrid. Built in 1851 on the orders of Queen Isabella II to connect the capital with the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, it was part of a larger project: to link the capital with the Mediterranean. This train of wooden carriages with balconies, unique in Spain, was the means of transport for the Madrid bourgeoisie to enjoy the palace gardens.
Strawberry Train. Video: Madrid Railway Museum
Available during spring and autumn and with different itineraries, the trip on the Strawberry Train is an immersive experience that features characters that accompany passengers during the trip, bathing everything in history and anecdotes. As a curiosity, this train ride allows you to see the Ribera del Tajo, a privileged location where the famous Huerta de Aranjuezwhere homegrown products are cultivated for their excellence. After the opening of its first store 30 years ago, it currently supplies seasonal fruits and vegetables from the fertile Aranjuez land to the Region of Madrid, and that you can possibly taste in some of the excellent dishes served in our tablaos flamencos.
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