Day 2: Visit the Reina Sofia Museum, home to Picasso's Guernica, and explore the role of art in political and social commentary.
Day 3: Take a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid to gain insights into the historical influence of the monarchy on Spain's culture.
Day 4: Attend a public debate or lecture at Casa de América, a cultural institution promoting understanding between Spain and the Americas.
Day 5: Explore Madrid’s National Library, which hosts regular exhibitions and public talks on Spain’s literary heritage.
Activities: Art gallery tours, historical site visits, participation in public debates, educational lectures.
Madrid
In the neighborhood of Lavapiés, Madrid, there is a mural that depicts the multiculturalism of the neighborhood with the common theme shared by several religious communities of the ritual of hygiene, specifically, cleansing one's feet.
Madrid
The San Gil Barracks were designed by Francesco Sabatini and stood in the northern part of what is now the Plaza de España. The barracks were demolished at the beginning of the 20th century. Construction of the San Gil barracks began in 1789. Originally conceived by architect Manuel Martín Rodríguez as a convent for Franciscan monks. The building was demolished for the first time and then rebuilt as a settlement for the army. The idea was to defend the northeast flank of the Royal Palace. The final building was the …
Note: Each numbered pin on the map correspond to a placemaking project that is in the list of Planned Projects to Visit in this journey.