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The Horse That Defied the Wind
Palacio Real y Templo de DebodMadrid
PlacePalacio Real y Templo de Debod
CityMadrid
For children aged 6 to 9, with an adult.
An invitation to notice, play, talk and make small choices together, at your own pace.
No phone or app needed: the booklet goes along on the walk.
The secret that time keeps.
One of the four adventures in the Madrid pack, the new edition of the collection. Pre-order until 15 November, shipped across Spain before Christmas.
Madrid pack, four adventures: €24.99
How the adventure goes
The wind is back in the Archive of Little Stories and has taken the oldest password of all. The letters have flown to the west of Madrid, and a bronze horse who has stood for centuries helps you find them.
- Before you goForm your team and sign your pact. Bring the booklet, a pencil, water and comfortable shoes: there are slopes and steps. Everything is seen from outside.
- Where it startsPlaza de Oriente, in front of the statue of the king on horseback. Metro: Ópera.
- Six missionsFrom the statue of Philip IV to the view of the Royal Palace, the Sabatini Gardens and the Temple of Debod. Each mission gives you one letter.
- Distance and timeAbout 1.5 km, 60 to 90 minutes with stops. You finish near Plaza de España metro.
- At the endOpen the archive, tell your little story and put the sticker in the passport.
Today's theme is time: very old things that are still here. You don't need to go inside the palace; if you'd like to see the changing of the guard, check its times on patrimonionacional.es.
Questions families ask
What age is it for?
Children aged 6 to 9, with a grown-up who reads along and decides where to walk and stop.
Do we need to go inside the Royal Palace?
No. The whole game is played outside, in the square, the gardens and the temple park, with no tickets.
How long does it take?
About 1.5 km and 60 to 90 minutes with stops. There are slopes and steps, so wear comfortable shoes.
Where does it end?
At the Temple of Debod, near Plaza de España metro.
Do we need a phone or an app?
No. Clues, missions and answers for the grown-up are all in the booklet.