They say that in the 17th century little Blanca saved the last fish in the pond of her house. The street has carried her name ever since.
— Pez ·14·
A gift from the house
Postcards of Madrid
We've illustrated six postcards of the city and of the legend of our street. They're yours: flip them over, download them, print them or send them to someone who's missing you.
They say Spain's tooth mouse, El Ratoncito Pérez, keeps his hidden little house somewhere in the neighbourhood, and comes out each night to walk these streets before getting to work.
— Pez ·14·
The iconic Schweppes sign has lit up Gran Vía since 1962. At night, its colours take over the whole street.
— Pez ·14·
An embroidered headscarf, a carnation and a kiss straight out of a verbena — Madrid's own sweethearts, the chulapos, dressed in their Sunday best.
— Pez ·14·
Every Sunday the neighbourhood fills with second-hand treasures and people haggling for sport. A classic that never fails.
— Pez ·14·
A real Egyptian temple, gifted to Madrid, with the city's best sunset behind it. Come see it with us.
— Pez ·14·
