Author: Ana Ruiz
Publisher: Algora Publishing
ISBN: 0875869254
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Ana Ruiz traces the Celt-Iberian, Roman, and Visigoth roots of the capital of Spain and explores Moorish Madrid of yesterday and today. She recounts intriguing legends and highlights curiosities and special sites in Madrid as well as Toledo. She explains place-names and terms, and the ample illustrations make this an unusual street-by-street guide for travel buffs and everyone who enjoys the kaleidoscopic culture of Spain.