Madrid Transforms into a Genuine Medieval Stage This Weekend
The Spanish capital goes back several centuries in time with a historical setting that turns its streets into a vibrant medieval market where the past comes to life before the eyes of visitors 🏰
Historical Camp and Artisan Demonstrations
The historical camp constitutes one of the main hubs of the event, with specialized artisans who reproduce ancestral trades using traditional tools and methods. Visitors can observe up close the process of creating objects following centuries-old techniques.
Featured Camp Activities:- Blacksmiths forging weapons and tools with anvils and hammers 🔨
- Potters shaping vases and containers on manual potter's wheels 🪘
- Master chandlers crafting candles with natural wax and cotton wicks 🕯️
"Every gesture, every tool, every material transports us directly to how our medieval ancestors lived and worked" - Master artisan of the event
Family Attractions and Historical Exhibition
For the little ones in the family, the venue offers a themed carousel with wooden carved horses and carriages decorated in medieval style. Simultaneously, adults and young people can visit the striking display of torture instruments that reveals lesser-known aspects of the era.
Main Elements of the Exhibition:- Functional recreation of the iron maiden with detailed explanations ⛓️
- Collection of stocks and shackles used to immobilize prisoners 🔒
- Breaking wheels and other public punishment devices 🛞
Final Reflection on the Experience
After touring this journey through time, visitors leave with a renewed perspective on judicial and social evolution. The exhibition of medieval torture instruments invites us to appreciate our current legal system and reconsider certain behaviors, completing an educational experience that balances fun and historical reflection 🤔