Architecture Neo-mudejar Madrid - Almudena

Neo-Mudejar architecture in Madrid

Neo-gothic, neoclassical, neo-roman, neo-Renaissance… In the 19th and 20th centuries, all over Europe, people were returning to the architecture of the past, recalling the origins of nations and adapting modern techniques to traditional aesthetics, Spain recovered the mudejar style as you can appreciate in the neo-mudejar architecture in Madrid. This was a period when European… Continue reading “Neo-Mudejar architecture in Madrid”

Plaza de Cascorro . Madrid

Cascorro Square – One of the most traditional in La Latina

In today’s article we bring you one the stories of the most traditional squares in Madrid, Cascorro Square. Just one street away from Plaza Mayor and in between the neighborhoods of Latina and  Lavapiés, Cascorro square is the beginning of the famous Sunday Rastro. Thus, it has a prominent position in local “madrileños” imaginery. First… Continue reading “Cascorro Square – One of the most traditional in La Latina”

Richard Serra Sculpture Reina Sofía

The sculpture by Richard Serra that disappeared in Reina Sofia Museum

The crazy story in which a 38-ton sculpture by Richard Serra ended up disappearing from the collection of the Reina Sofía Museum without anyone noticing. In many of our publications we talk about events and anecdotes from centuries ago. On many occasions these facts become curiosities that evolve in the form of legends to remain… Continue reading “The sculpture by Richard Serra that disappeared in Reina Sofia Museum”