History in Madrid

History of Madrid

The Iberian population were first on the scene and following this as usual they came, saw and conquered. The first sign of Madrid's development was in the 9th century, when Muhammad I of Cordoba ordered the construction of the since-demolished old palace.

The Moors kept power of Madrid when proper records came about during the 10th century and it was many years until their rule was over. King Alfonso VI eventually arrived to take back the control of Madrid during 1085.

During the year 1329 the landmark event of the courts of law in Madrid were created and the Moorish and Jewish populations were facing problems. The dominant force was Christianity and they weren't in the mood for sharing with other religions. The following period saw the exchange of power until the city of Madrid was eventually incorporated under the Crown of Castille by Enrique III, grandson of those who originally took over.

18th century Madrid enjoyed a time of prosperity when it officially became the capital of Spain. The Royal Palace was constructed, over the old Moorish castle. A lot of the work was completed by 1760 which shows the extent of how things were showing some potential. The next period also showed positive signs, as the city was made increasingly practical and aesthetically pleasing during the reign of Carlos III. There was a long list of things that were constructed around this time, including the Puerta de Toledo, the Puerta de Alcala and the Royal Theatre.

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