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Madrid's Secrets
The Trompe-l'œils of Madrid
From Goya's dome to Mingote's painted balconies and Lavapiés' Casa de la Vela: discover Madrid's most famous trompe-l'œil murals and where to find them.
May 4, 20205 min
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Madrid's Secrets
The 5 Most Famous Corralas in Madrid
Discover the 5 most iconic corralas of Madrid — the historic communal courtyard buildings of La Latina and Lavapiés that defined castizo Madrid life.
March 31, 20206 min
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History & Culture
Apollo, Symbol of the Enlightenment and Balance
The unknown sister of Cibeles and Neptuno: discover the Fountain of Apollo on Paseo del Prado, a symbol of the Enlightenment in Madrid.
November 28, 20194 min
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History & Culture
The Milicianas of the Spanish Civil War
Who were the milicianas — the women who picked up rifles to defend the Second Spanish Republic — and why did history try so hard to erase them?
November 25, 20195 min
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Art & Museums
Goya and San Antonio de la Florida
The story behind Goya's masterpiece frescoes at the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida in Madrid — a hidden gem most travelers walk past.
May 1, 20195 min
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History & Culture
The Residencia de Señoritas of Madrid
The Residencia de Señoritas was the female counterpart of Spain's legendary Residencia de Estudiantes — the cradle of forgotten women pioneers.
April 1, 20195 min
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