Casa del Reloj is located in the neighbourhood of Arganzuela. It is a cultural centre that offers exhibitions as well as cultural activities for the people of Madrid. This centre is very close to Matadero de Arganzuela, a place about which we wrote, some time ago, in our blog. It must be pointed out that, …
The Atheneaum of Madrid is a private entity of a cultural nature which is defined as a scientific, literary and artistic society. Its aim is none other than the broadcasting of science and arts in general, as well as the promotion and development of scientific research and culture. Even though the Atheneaum of Madrid is …
The National Anthropology Museum exhibits different cultures from the five continents. This museum, dedicated to anthropology, has evolved throughout the years and it currently shows a global vision of all the cultures in the world. What unites or separates culturally a Spanish person from an Australian aborigine? What cultural links are there between our people …
When we visit the Sorolla Museum, we can contemplate the important painting collection by the artist from Valencia and at the same time walk around his own beautiful home both of which are really worth seeing. This Home Museum is located in a very privileged part of the city, in Paseo del General Martinez Campos …
Conde Duque is an excellent example of the restoration of a building. Thanks to this, what used to be barracks, was turned into a building dedicated to art and culture. This transformation started in the 80´s but it was not finished till much later. We have already written about La Casa Encendida. Today, we are …
La Casa Encendida, is an important social centre where you have art and culture as well as exhibitions, solidary activities, talks with debates and concerts. When this building was constructed, it was not focused on culture. However, nowadays it is considered a reference point regarding culture in Madrid. La Casa Encendida is another example of …
Teatro de la Zarzuela was built a hundred and fifty years ago. From the very beginning the performances were related to Spanish operatic singing. This theatre is one of the most important in Spain and it claims the Spanish heritage of zarzuela, opera, dancing, concerts and recitals. All of this has taken place in this …
To restore or renovate in a deteriorated and unprofitable neighbourhood, means increasing the quality of life of the citizens. Thus, offering them an area fit to be lived in. Madrid has enhanced the value of what used to be a worthless part of the city. We have dedicated a part of our blog to this: …
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