Santa Ana Apartment Description:
Just steps away from the Prado Museum, you'll find this magnificent and comfortable one-bedroom apartment available for rent. Enjoy a prime location in one of Madrid's most bohemian and cultural neighborhoods, perfect for those seeking quality tourist accommodations.
Located in the Madrid district of Las Cortes, one of the oldest and most bohemian areas of the capital, this apartment is in close proximity to the iconic Puerta del Sol and the Paseo del Prado. Known as the Literary Quarter, this charming neighborhood used to be a gathering place for renowned writers, actors, and artists in the city. Today, it retains its charm and continues to attract artists who make this neighborhood their home.
The heart of this neighborhood is undoubtedly Calle Huertas, which stretches from the bustling Plaza Santa Ana to the renowned Prado Museum, one of the world's most important museums. On Calle Cervantes, visitors can discover the Casa Lope de Vega, where Spain's most prolific writer lived during the last 25 years of his life. Similarly, Calle del Prado is home to the Madrid Cultural Center (Ateneo de Madrid), a cultural institution founded in 1895. It offers an extensive program of activities that are worth exploring when planning your visit to the city.
In the vibrant Plaza Santa Ana, a meeting point and the true heart of the city, you'll find two iconic buildings in Madrid: the Teatro Español and the Hotel Victoria, which was traditionally favored by famous bullfighters in its heyday. Surrounding the square, there are many famous bars, cafés, and pubs like La Alemana, frequented by renowned writers such as Jardiel, Valle Inclán, and Ernest Hemingway. In the famous Plaza del Ángel, you'll find the renowned Café Central, a jazz temple in the city, located very close to the Church of San Sebastián. Among the church records, you can find birth, marriage, and death certificates of important figures like Cervantes and Lope de Vega.
