On this literary tour, experience firsthand the stories of the legendary Spanish authors who brought to life what is now known as the Quarter of Letters of Madrid. From Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, to Lope de Vega, you'll pass by the places where they lived and the stories they left behind, as well as their literary legacy. Your narrator will begin in the Plaza de las Cortes and bring to life the Madrid of the past through the lives of these great artists. On Cervantes Street, he will help you identify the house where Lope de Vega and Cervantes lived. You will continue to Góngora y Quevedo and learn about the famous scandalous anecdote that happened one morning in 1601 in a house that attracted the attention of the whole neighborhood. You will also pass by the Monastery of the Trinitaria on Calle Lope de Vega, where artists gathered in the house of Francisco de Quevedo. Your tour ends on Calle Huertas.
The neighborhood of letters comes to life in this Soundwalk as you discover Cervantes story
Lope de Vega and the dispute in the neighborhood of letters in Madrid will be revealed.
We will pass by the convent as we walk in Lope de vega street.
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Self-guided audio tours that let you immerse yourself in the stories of the places you visit, at your own pace, on your own terms. This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. You´ll start this soundwalk in the square if the Cortes
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for your purchase! We are delighted to take you on a special self-guided tour discovering the Neighborhood of the letters in Madrid.
Please note that this purchase includes your self guided audio tour, but it DOES NOT include any admission entrance. Also, travelers are responsible for checking the monument's hours of operation.
This is your code: SWTT01. Please follow the next steps:
1. Download the Soundwalkrs app on your smartphone
2. Select your destination
3. Select your purchased Soundwalk
4. Click on the "Enter Code" button.
5. Click the "Download Tour" button for offline use. Wait until the download is complete
6. ¡Start the tour!
Get your headphones ready and immerse yourself in the story! You can also consider the suggestions below:
- Download the tour while you have wifi. Once you download the tour, it will be available in the app even if you are offline.
- Go to the settings at the bottom right of the screen and make sure "Location Events" is selected. This will notify you when you reach a point of interest on the tour.
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Have a great time soundwalking!
The Soundwalking Team.
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