Madrid’s Royal Theatre is proud to have been awarded the International Opera Awards, the most prestigious awards the opera world has to offer. This prize was awarded in 2019, as the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 winners are yet to be announced.
The prize was awarded in a virtual gala while the theatre was showing Britten’s Peter Grimes, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Cultura
Recognition came for his efforts. It came late, but it came. After years spent building a Cathedral in Mejorada del Campo single-handedly, Don Justo Gallego was made ‘Hijo Predilecto’ of the neighbourhood at 95 years old.
Many people are just discovering all this now, on the news. However, the story of this Cathedral is worth discovering and telling, Read full article
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There are places, foods and shops that, through their history, have become part of the city’s heritage. We all know about the Café Comercial or the zapatilla sandwich of Lavapiés, but just as we talk about legendary bars and shops, we should also mention certain hotels such as the Ritz, which has once again opened its doors after three years of renovation works. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Ocio
After having to cancel last year’s event, 2021 will see the return of the Noches del Botánico. Like every year, the gardens of the Complutense University now become the backdrop of endless concerts, with a line-up boasting several incredible artists who didn’t want to miss the chance to participate.
Among them are bands of the standing of Love of Lesbian, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Conciertos
In Madrid there are several surprising stately buildings bound to make an impression, especially in the centre of the city, which feels like an outdoor museum. However, there is one particular building that stands out amongst all the rest and that is the Palace of Longoria, also known by the name of the institution it houses: the General Society of Authors. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Turismo
If there is one Spanish writer who has marked not only our country’s literature but that of the entire world, it is Miguel de Cervantes. The adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho don’t only portray a distant time in Spain, they are also a reflection on and a metaphor about life itself that never loses its relevance. Read full article
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Now that, for one reason or another, we are more willing to go out during the day, brunch has become a very popular activity for couples and groups of friends looking to have a good time.
Many places that only opened in the afternoon are now starting to offer this increasingly popular option, though it has steadily been gaining popularity for some years. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Restaurantes
