Madrid

Brief History of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39)

Pablo Picasso's Guernica

The Spanish Civil War stands as one of the most pivotal and complex conflicts of the 20th century. This brutal struggle between the Republicans and the Nationalists not only reshaped Spain’s political landscape but also served as a harbinger of the larger ideological battles that would soon engulf Europe in …

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The Rise and Fall of the Spanish Empire

Torre de Oro Seville

The year 1492 marked a pivotal moment in Spanish history, setting the stage for the nation’s emergence as a global superpower. In January, the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, completed the Reconquista with the conquest of Granada, ending nearly eight centuries of Muslim rule …

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Top 3 Essential Art Museums in Madrid

Art Museums in Madrid: Museo del Prado

The three main art museums in Madrid are word renowned and attract visitors from all over the world. The first of these is the iconic Museo del Prado which houses an unparalleled collection spanning 12th-19th century European art, including masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Titian. Next is …

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Best 14 Tapas Bars in Madrid

Madrid Tapas Bar

In many tapas bars in Madrid you’ll be invited to a small snack when you order your drink. Visitors to Spain often assume that these ‘tapas’ are a nationwide tradition, however, this is not the case.  Originally from Andalucia, the idea of giving a small snacks (a tapa) with a …

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