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Madrid Puzzle: map drawn in 1833 by W.B. Clarke for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a cartographic masterpiece intended for popular education.
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This high-quality Madrid jigsaw puzzle reproduces a map of the city of Madrid drawn in 1833 by the architect W.B. Clarke for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK), published in an atlas by Baldwin & Cradock.
With its 540 pieces, this Architoys puzzle lets you explore 19th-century Madrid through a cartography rich in detail and historical significance. A journey through time through the streets of the Spanish capital, designed for those who love history and the beauty of ancient maps.
The map, designed by W.B. Clarke , reflects the enlightened vision of the SDUK, founded in 1826 by Lord Henry Brougham with the aim of spreading knowledge and self-education, even among those who could not afford teachers or formal studies.
The puzzle depicts Madrid at the height of its pre-industrial urban expansion. With a clear and elegant outline, the plan highlights the city’s main arteries, royal squares, government buildings, and urban gardens.
Completing this puzzle is like leafing through a living page of nineteenth-century Europe, when cartography served the dissemination and collective cultural growth.
 | Number of pieces 540 |  | Brand Architoys |
 | Puzzle dimensions (cm) 35 x 50 |  | Box dimensions (cm) 8 x 8 x 28 |
Elegant box
Original gift
Prestigious ancient map
challenge for enthusiasts
540 pieces
Standard grid
The 1833 Madrid Puzzle is a work of great technical and intellectual sophistication. It is part of a larger collection of maps curated by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge , a pioneering organization in the dissemination of accessible educational content.
This vision of the Spanish capital blends architectural precision and a spirit of communication: a document designed to educate and intrigue, capable of describing an evolving city without the need for words.
A puzzle that restores the cultural value of historical maps and the pleasure of a journey through the paths of knowledge.
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