Sistine Chapel of Tile Art Reopens

Podcast: The Making of Madrid · Felicity Hughes ⏐ Lonely Planet writer and tour guide

Opublikowano: 2026-06-29

Los Gabrieles on Calle Echegaray has finally reopened after more than 20 years, and it was worth every minute of the wait. In this episode, I dig into the history of one of Madrid's most spectacular bars and the remarkable renaissance of commercial ceramic tile art in the city during the 1920s. Places mentioned in this episode: Los Gabrieles, Calle Echegaray 17, Barrio de las Letras — no reservations for the downstairs bar, arrive before 1.30pm Villa Rosa, Plaza de Santa Ana — flamenco bar with beautiful tiled facade Antigua Casa Talavera, Calle Isabel la Cató...