Posts with category Madrid Cultura
If there is one Spanish poet everybody knows, it is Pablo Neruda. Throughout his life, he crossed borders with his verses, his way of living and being. Although he is admired by all lovers of literature and philosophy, little is known about the poet’s years in Madrid.
Pablo Neruda arrived in the capital in 1934 to work as a cultural attaché at the Chilean consulate in Madrid, Read full article
Chinchón is one of the most charming towns in the Community of Madrid. Less than an hour from the city centre, visitors can enjoy a much slower pace of life, a good meal in the Plaza Mayor and a stroll to the famous Castillo de los Condes.
Now, in addition to all the charm of the town, Read full article
Cities change and evolve, and sometimes it is difficult to rediscover the splendour of former venues that have become a legacy for the nostalgic.
We recently heard the news that the Conde Duque cinemas in Chamberí are closing. This is sad news for all lovers of the seventh art and for those who shunned modern cinemas, Read full article
The 2nd of May, as well as being Madrid’s regional holiday, is also the name of the legendary square in the Malasaña neighbourhood (Plaza del Dos de Mayo) with many bars, a street market and vintage shops. The square is the heart of this neighbourhood well known for La Movida Madrileña and for the clubs and pubs that have been around ever since, Read full article
Semana Santa (Easter) in Spain is famous all over the world. This religious period, although it is also celebrated in other European countries, is one of the most popular events among visitors in Spain, because of the good weather and the processions.
Places such as Seville, Malaga, Toledo and Zamora attract a multitude of people who want to enjoy a unique and genuine way of experiencing Semana Santa. Read full article
Art is changing. The way it is conceived, and the way in which the public or audience relates to it. The interaction that takes place on social media every day is now being transferred to other stages. The audience is no longer a simple spectator, it has become an active participant.
That was pretty much the idea behind the immersive Van Gogh exhibition presented a few years ago in Madrid, Read full article
