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Why Madrid? How Madrid Became Capital Of Spain

January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, spain history

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

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, spanish traditions

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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Madrid Prepares For Almudena´s Feast Day

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan almudena, madrid history, spain fiestas

As on every November 9th, the city of Madrid celebrates it´s patron, the Virgen of the Almudena. This year, the

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All Saint´s Day Brings Madrid´s City Of The Dead To Life

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history

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

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid history, san isidro, What's on Madrid

For the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its

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Dos De Mayo – A History Of Madrid And Spain

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan dos de mayo, history of spain, madrid history

Dos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Today commemorated as a public holiday in the city of

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Burial Of The Sardine Heralds Madrid´s Carnival Return

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, carnival, madrid history, What's on Madrid

This time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the

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St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In Madrid

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, visit madrid, What's on 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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New Look Puerta Del Sol Finally Gets Green Light

February 1, 2022February 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid news

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

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid history, madrid news, What's on 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

January 24, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan franco, madrid history, madrid news

Today, Monday 24th January, marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the left wing lawyers gunned down in their

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Madrid´s Feast Day – The Legend Of The Virgin Of Almudena

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid tours, madrid whats on, What's on, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

This year, as in every year for over a millennia, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin

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Madrid Summer Fiestas – La Virgin de la Paloma

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid culture, madrid history, madrid news, What's on in Madrid

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 Secrets Buried In Madrid´s “Guiri” British Cemetery

June 21, 2021July 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history

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

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, spanish football

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

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid history, spain politics

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

December 8, 2020August 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid news

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

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history, madrid news, What's on Madrid

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

October 3, 2020October 4, 2020 Madrid Metropolitan lavapies guide, madrid guide, madrid history, madrid whats on

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

August 17, 2020May 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan food and drink, madrid history, visit madrid

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

July 8, 2020December 14, 2020 Madrid Metropolitan madrid excursions, madrid history, madrid trips

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

June 30, 2020May 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history, visiting madrid

The Rastro: A Flea Market for All Tastes – Peter Besas explains everything you need to know about Madrid´s famous

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