Nobel Prize Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies Aged 89
One of the giants of Spanish literature, the Peruvian born author and Nobel prize winner, Mario Vargas Llosa, had died
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Art & Culture
Madrid Andy Warhol Poster Exhibition
An exhibition of posters by Andy Warhol is being hosted by the Mateo Inurria Canal Foundation The exhibition is free
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The Monstrous Beauty Of Trees
Dont miss the chance to visit the Monstrous Beauty of Trees exhibition by artist Andrea Savini, taking place at the Centro
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A Look At Madrid’s Original Printing Press
An idea, whether advantageous or damaging to society, is not powerful until it’s distributed, until it’s put into a form
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“Six Of The Best” Art Museums To Visit In Madrid
Madrid Metropolitan´s Guide To The Best Art Museums To Visit In Madrid The Spanish capital boasts some of the most
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Most Influential Spaniards In History – By Province
The Spanish daily newspaper La Razon has published the “most influential Spaniards of all time” – listed by each of Spain´s 49
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Madrid Summer Fiestas – La Virgin de la Paloma
Today, like every 15th August, Madrid celebrates it´s virgin feast day – the Virgin de la Paloma is the queen
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The Boss Is Back Rockin In Madrid
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, is back in Madrid with his legendary The E Street Band to performing three concerts in
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Fundacion Hispano-Britanica Opens First Spanish-British Communications Award
One of the leading cultural institutions promoting UK and Spain links, the Madrid based Fundacion Hispano Britanica, has announced the
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Prado Museum To Display Lost Caravaggio Masterpiece
A lost Caravaggio painting that was misattributed and almost sold for €1,500 is to go on display at Madrid´s Prado
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Madrid´s ANTIK Fair Set for April
Until very recently the antiques market in Spain was the domain of a few collectors and not a popular pastime
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Royal Opera House Stages The Passenger
Madrid´s Royal Opera House – El Teatro Real – is staging a unique performance of The Passenger, one of Poland´s most
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Japan Weekend Returns To Madrid
Today sees the return of Japan Weekend at the IFEMA exhibition complex in Madrid and a weekend immersion in all
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Spain´s “Sluty”Eurovision Entry Gets Nil Pois From Feminists
Spain’s 2024 Eurovision entry ‘Zorra’, which can be literally translated as an anti-female slur, but it can also be interpreted
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Last Chance To See Women Masters Exhibition
Artemisia Gentileschi, Angelica Kauffmann, Clara Peeters, Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and Maruja Mallo were all great artists but
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Flamenco Gran Gala Comes To Madrid
This Christmas week sees Barcelona´s Gran Gala Flamenco come to the capital for the first time. The EDP Gran Vía
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Madrid´s Arts & Crafts Market Open Until End Of December
If you are looking for some great artesanal christmas gift ideas no better place can be found than the Arts
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“Society of the Snow” Nominated For Golden Globe & Oscar
Spanish director J.A.Bayona’s latest film, Society of the Snow, has been nominated for best non-English language film at the Golden
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Oh Happy Days! Last Chance To See Gospel Festival
A Madrid seasonal favourite has been back in Madrid with the last shows coming up. With more than 25 years
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Picasso Exhibition: The Sacred and the Profane
As part of the marking of the 50th anniversary of the death one of the greatest artists of the 20th
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Last Days Of Pompey Exhibition In Madrid Until January
On August 24th of 79 AD a young boy pointed out to his uncle, Pliny the Elder, that “a cloud
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Spanish Horror Appreciation: Top Films to Watch
Spain has gifted the world with a haunting tapestry of horror and thriller films, each a masterpiece in its own
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Exploring Madrid’s Vibrant Culture & Hidden Gems
Madrid, the center of Spain, has a lively culture that mixes old traditions with new ideas. This busy city is
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Most Popular Cathedrals & Basilicas To Visit In Spain
Basilicas and cathedrals in Spain are among the most emblematic sights in their respective cities. In addition to being places
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Madrid Climbs The Global Literature Rankings
That Madrid is one the great centres in Spanish literature is no surprise – its rich legacy stretches back to
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Summer Festival & Market At Plaza de España
Following last years success ‘La Estival’ is back at the Plaza de España where it will remain until 10th September, with
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Classic Songs with a Madrid Connection
Introduction Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, New York was so good they named it twice, and if
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Veranos De La Villa Summer Festival
Madrid´s iconic Veranos de la Villa Festival is back for July and August with a packed programme of performing arts for
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Madrid-based Author Contender For UK Debut Novel Award
Madrid-based author Sarah Callejo is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual RNA Joan Hessayon Award for 2023
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Madrid´s Newest Museum – The Royal Collections Gallery – Set To Open
Madrid´s newest and museum is set to open later this month with a state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, which has taken
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Botanic Nights Kicks Off Madrid´s Summer Season
One of Madrid´s summer highlights is back as the 7th annual Madrid Botanical Nights which returns from tomorow, June 7
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Joana Biarnés Exhibition – 1960s Madrid Street Fashion
Madrid in the 1960s was achanging world – the young generation coming to age in the decade were coming through
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Madrid´s Duende Comes Alive For Flamenco Festival
The 7th annual Madrid Flamenco Festival runs until the end of this week to May 27 with a vibrant and
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Restoration Work Questions Madrid’s Medinaceli “Black Jesus”
The restoration of one of Spain’s “black Christ” statues which turned out to be actually white has led for calls
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Last Days Of Tartessus Exhibition
The Madrid regional Archaeological and Paleontological Museum in Alcalá de Henares has opened a major exhibition on the lost Iberian
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Tricia & Team To The Rescue
Dominique White reports on the new bilingual sitcom System Fóbicos which began airing in January and has become a word
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Pablo Picasso: Life and legacy
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Picasso, John Boyce looks back at the extraordinary life and career
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Michael Fitzgibbon Presents Debut Album In Madrid
English recording artist, Michael Fitzgibbon, will be in Madrid next week to present his debut album,”Songs For Emily”at the Tempo
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Ibérica de Danza´s Anniversary Gaudí Dance Experience
The Ibérica de Danza Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a dynamic double show in the Red Hall
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Canal Isabell II´s “We Are Water” Exhibition
The Castellana 214 Exhibition Hall at the Fundación Canal is hosting a fascinating immersive Somos Agua – We are water
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From Madrid to Mexico – Buñuel: A Life In Exile
John Boyce looks at the republican struggle and exile of Spain´s greatest auteur, on the Forty year anniversary of his
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Spotlight On Madrid´s Iconic Residencia de Estudiantes
The “Residencia de Estudiantes” cultural centre has survived civil war, dictatorship and repression to become a contemporary centre of open
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Last Chance To Take The Dalí Challenge
This week is the last opportunity to take the Dalí Challenge, a personal immersion into the creative universe of Dalí
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A Night In The Museum – The Prado Opens For Nocturnal Visits
Madrid´s world famous art museum the Prado will for the first time be opening its doors to the public at
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Mad Cool Festival 23 Line Up & Tickets
Mad Cool one of Spain´s biggest music festivals is back for the sixth year from 6th -8th July 2023, with
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Madrid´s Carnival Parade Kicks Off Week Of Celebrations
Today Saturday 18th February marks the start of Madrid´s Carnaval Week. Every year, from the weekend before Shrove Tuesday to
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Arrival Of Circus Price Heralds Christmas Around The Corner
As we step into December what better way than to plan a family treat to that most Madrileño of seasonal
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Madrid World Premier Of Tim Burton’s Labyrinth
Madrid plays host to the world première of an extraordinary immersive exhibition by the acclaimed American film director, Tim Burton.
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Kicking The Habit – Singing Sensation Nun Becomes Waitress In Spain
A nun who won the Italian version of The Voice has quit serving God and moved to Spain to work
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Madrid´s Iconic Albéniz Theatre Opens Its Doors After 14 Year Wait
One of Madrid’s finest theatres has reopened after an extensive renovation which now includes the capital’s latest boutique hotel –
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Cirque du Soleil Returns To Madrid With LUZIA
The Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in
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Shroud Of Turin “Mystery Man” Exhibition Unveiled In Salamanca
Spanish experts have unveiled this lifelike Jesus Christ made of latex and silicon – and real human hair – based
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Artist Catherine Fenton – First Exhibition In Madrid
Madrid based artist Catherine Fenton is on a mission. She grew up in southern Spain, with Canadian parents and then
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Verano De La Villa Summer Festival
Madrid’s flagship summer festival of music and the arts is in full swing with a host of cultural events around
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Madrid Celebrates First “Bloomsday”
As all James Joyce fans know, yesterday, 16th June was Bloomsday and to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of the
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Starburst: Thugs Smash Penelope Cruz’s Walk Of Fame Star
Spanish superstar,Penelope Cruz’s star on Madrid’s Walk of Fame has been completely destroyed by vandals. The Oscar winning 48 year
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Madrid Gets Ready For San Isidro Celebrations
For the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its
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Madrid Gets Tapping With 37th International Dance Festival
Madrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza
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Lisi Frachia New Collection Premiered At Ritz
The Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending a private sale of the new collection of the beautiful jewellery designed
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A Journey Back In Time To Medieval Sigüenza
A journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval
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Rolling Stones Kick Off “SIXTY Tour” In Madrid
The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.
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Going Going Gone! Last Private Velazquez Painting Auction Sold
A painting by one of Spain´s greatest painters, Diego Velazquez has been sold at auction for a staggering 4.27 million
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Queen Leticia Opens 40th ARCO Madrid
Spain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
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Burial Of The Sardine Heralds Madrid´s Carnival Return
This time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the
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Madrid Basks In Goya Film Award Wins
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021
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Michelangelo Sistene Chapel Exhibition Arrives In Madrid
One of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring
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Raphael Rocks The Gran Via With Nostalgic Look Back
Spanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of
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French Institute Unveils Cultural Season For Spain 22
Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was
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Piscasso Returns To His Madrid Alma Mater
An exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the
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Stanley Kubrick Exhibition At Circulo Bellas Artes
Madrid´s iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is putting on an exhibition that pays tribute to the American film director Stanley
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Inverfest Festival Heralds Musical Start For 22′
The Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of winter concerts organised by
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Spain´s Maestro – Immersive #InGoya Exhibition
To celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
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Last Chance To See Unique Human Imaging Exhibition
Situated within walking distance of their more famous neighbours Reina Sofia and Prado, Caixa Forum Madrid has to work hard
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Rescued Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Saved For The Nation
A painting that was about to be sold at auction, and was then pulled after experts from the Prado Museum
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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season
Christmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
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Body Worlds – The Rhythm Of Life Exhibition
Dr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the plastination technique, and Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer, are presenting the world’s
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Lightscapes and A World of Colour
Within Madrid´s plethora of museums and famous landmarks, some of the more accessible can go overlooked, such is the case
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Oficina del Español Launched To “Defend and Strengthen” Spanish language
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has launched a flagship initiative to promote the Spanish language and culture in
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“Verano de 69” When Seamus Heaney Came To Madrid
I had the pleasure of interviewing dynamic duo Enda and Maria ( Enda Kenneally and Maria Correa ) about their
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Queen Leticia Opens 2021 Madrid Book Fair
Queen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
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Iberian Poets Corner
Michael Duncan, whose Memories of Madrid inspired an Iberian oddyssey treading in the land of the great Portuguese poet, Fernando
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Placido Domingo Overwhelmed As Native Madrileño Returns For Gala
The great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
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Latest Art Museum Guide To Whats Open In Madrid
As the pandemic receeds and the state of alarm in Spain comes to an end, more and more of Madrid´s
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Madrid´s patron saint – San Isidro – who has been credited with hundred of miracles both during and after his
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Spain’s Nine UNESCO Creative Cities
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network, (UCCN) which was created in 2004 to promote cooperation with and among cities where creativity
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Prado Displays Screen Depiction Of Tenochtitlán Life After The Conquistadores
The Prado Muesum is hosting a temporary exhibition of the Biombo de la Conquista de México, one of the most
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Diaz Ayuso Announces The Return Of The Bulls
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced the return of the traditional ferias de toros in time for
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The Spanish Ministry of Culture has interupted a Madrid auction house´s sale of a painting following suggestions it could be
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Madrid Becomes Fashion Centre Of The World
Madrid takes centre stage of the fashion world this week as it hosts the 2021 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The
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Mentalist James Fabulous – On Magic and Mentors
The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Spain based Mentalist and Magician James Fabulous who has taken advantage of all things Zoom
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Cervantes Institute Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Princess Leonor´s First Solo Engagement
Leonor, the Princess of Asturias and eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia enjoyed her first official engagement
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14th Century Royal Cookbook Reveals Spanish “Pre-Mediteranean” Diet Of Kings
A 14th-century royal cookbook has been given a 21st century facelift and which reveals how the then Spanish nobility feasted
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Feliz Año Nuevo Chino – An Insight Into Chinese New Year, 春节
Xuefei Jessica Thompson explains the Chinese New Year which falls on February 12th, and is being celebrated around the world,
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French Institute Enveils 2021 Spain Programme
Last week the Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual event to celebrate the opening of the new
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Rafael In The Palace Exhibition
To mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay
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Delicioso Author María José Sevilla Talks About Food & Spain
Abi Lindsay Clark talks to María José Sevilla, whose book Delicioso gives a fascinating account of the history of food
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Madrid´s Wax Museum Reopens For Christmas
The Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
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Banksy Exhibition Opens In Madrid
The iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is holding an exhibition devoted to the global artistic phenomenon known as Banksy whose
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Madrid Nights – La Noche De Los Libros Tonight
The capital will be marking International Book Day with the latest Madrid book festival La Noche de los Libros today.
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Estampa Contemporary Art Fair 2020 Returns
The much awaited Estampa Contemporary Art Fair is confirmed for IFEMA next month from the 19th to 22nd November. The
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Leonor Watling On Music, Luck And….Stephen Fry
Madrid Metropolitan´s Jenny Osborne Catches Up With Madrileña Anglo Spanish Actress and Singer Leonor Watling. Her acting appearances have included
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Guide To Madrid Cinemas In English
Madrid Has A Good Selection Of ( Version Original – V.O.S) cinemas were you can watch the latest movies in
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A Rough Guide To Bullfighting
A rough guide to bullfighting and what to look out for when watching a bullfight The month of May sees
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Travelling And The Writer: Europe 1914-1939
I am a traveller and I don’t mean a two-week-a-year holidaymaker. On average, I have moved to a new city
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