Movida Madrileña is a cultural movement, but also a societal revolution, a wave of sexual, artistic and, according to some, even political freedom. Particularly affecting the city of Madrid in the 70s and 80s, Movida Madrileña started after the end of Franco’s dictatorship, it gradually spread to other Spanish cities. The origins of the movement… Continue reading “What is Movida Madrileña? – More than a Revolutional Cultural Movement”
A major new historical museum was inaugurated in the heart of Madrid’s Old Town: the Royal Collections Gallery of Spain. On June 28, 2023, in a magnificent setting designed by Emilio Tuñón Álvarez and Luis Moreno Mansilla, the Royal Collections Gallery displays not only the pieces collected by the kings and queens of Spain, but… Continue reading “Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid – A must when visiting Madrid”