Madrid´s Iconic Tio Pepe Symbol History
Peter Besas, author of Hidden Madrid tells the story of one of the most iconic symbols of the capital. Since
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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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Madrid´s Last Remaining Corner Madonna
A casual observer may not notice them wondering the streets of many the towns and historical quarters of some of
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Madrid’s Fallen Angels – A History
Madrid resident and author of the best seller Hidden Madrid, Peter Besas explains Madrid´s fallen angels. If you walk to
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Dos De Mayo – A History Of Madrid And Spain
Dos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Today sees the commemoration of the uprising of the Madrid
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The “Gothic” Statues Of Plaza Oriente
In front of Madrid´s royal palace are two parallel rows of toga-attired statues adorning the Plaza de Oriente and to
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Guide To The Castles Of Madrid
Madrid lies at the heart of the historical Kingdom of Castile, which under the Spanish Constitution of 1978 was became
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Madrid´s Mayor Oversees The Burial Of The Sardine
Today is Ash Wednesday and the solemn “burial of the sardine” marks the close of the carnival and the beginning
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Madrid´s Plaza Mayor Third Most Picturesque Square In Europe
With the growing number of visitors to the Spanish capital, more and more travellers are discovering Madrid´s many historical sites
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Madrid Prepares For Almudena´s Feast Day
As on every November 9th, the city of Madrid celebrates it´s patron, the Virgen of the Almudena. This year, coincides
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From Urban Pariah To Gay Mecca – A Short History O Chueca
As Chueca gears up to take centre stage in next week’s Pride Parade, John Boyce explores the turbulent and everchanging
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Napoleonic Reenactment Marks Madrid “Dos de Mayo” Celebrations
Madrid´s Napoleonic War Reeactement Society has been practising today to take centre stage in Madrid´s Dos de Mayo Celebrations next
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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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St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In Madrid
As lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid
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Why Madrid? How Madrid Became Capital Of Spain
Why and how Madrid became the capital of Spain dates back to the reign of King Filipe II, 1556 –
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Why Are Madrileños Called Gatos
What’s in a name and where does it come from? Ask a Madrileño if he is a ‘gato’ and you
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All Saint´s Day Brings Madrid´s City Of The Dead To Life
Today 1st November and Spain marks All Saints Day with remembrances of loved ones of those who have passed. In Madrid,
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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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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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New Look Puerta Del Sol Finally Gets Green Light
Madrid´s iconic Puerta del Sol has been given the green light for a 21st century facelift. The public works which
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Pikes At The Ready! The Tercios Muster Again On The Streets Of Old Madrid
The feared Spanish Tercios of old are back displaying their prowess with a drill of arms in the Plaza de
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45th Anniversary Of Atocha Massacre Marked In Silence
Today, Monday 24th January, marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the left wing lawyers gunned down in their
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This year, as in every year for over a millennia, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin
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The Secrets Buried In Madrid´s “Guiri” British Cemetery
Just a few hundred metres away from the bustling noise of Calle General Ricardos, in the Carabanchel district of Madrid,
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Why Real Fans Celebrate in Cibeles & Atletico In Neptuno
As the 2020/21 La Liga season comes to a nail-biting finish with either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid set to
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Queen Letizia Leads 90th Anniversary Of Women´s Suffrage Commemoration
Queen Letizia attended a commemorative event last week, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the granting of the vote for women
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The Dark Side Of Madrid – The Human Zoo Of Retiro Park
Madrid Resident Barry Haslam-Walker FRICS explores the extraordinary story of Madrid´s Human Zoo. WHY did Madrid host a Human Zoo
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The Hamburger King Of Madrid Dies At 79
Alfred Gradus, the founder of the Alfredo’s Barbacoa American hamburger chain and the man credited with bringing the genre to
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Lavapiés – Life on the Edge in Madrid
Adrian Pole takes a fresh look at one of Madrid´s most individual neighbourhoods. The most surprising thing about Pedro Teixeira’s
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Madrid Guide – “Six Of The Best” Hemingway Haunts
Madrid writer and resident James Ansell gives his take on the “Six of the Best” Hemingway Haunts “Yet when you
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Excursions From Madrid – Miraflores de la Sierra
Lying 50 kilometres to the north of Madrid, Miraflores de la Sierra is an ideal excursion to make from the
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A Guide And History Of El Rastro – Madrid´s Iconic Flea Market
The Rastro: A Flea Market for All Tastes – Peter Besas explains everything you need to know about Madrid´s famous
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