Articles tagged with 'history' | Spain

On this day, August 18th, Spain celebrates the life and enduring legacy of Lorca, nearly a century on from his brutal murder.Lorca gave Spanish poetry a voice that was both intensely local and universal: his Romancero Gitano fused the rhythms of …

The long-awaited Parador de Ibiza will open its doors to the public on 10th March 2026, once renovation and commissioning works are complete. The announcement was made at FITUR 2026 in Madrid by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario …

Spain now has 50 World Heritage Sites recognised by UNESCO, following the addition of the Talayotic Menorca to the list, which has been recognised for its cultural importance.This recognition was granted by UNESCO to the Talayotic as it considered …

Madrid’s Landscape of Light, the area between Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, has become the first UNESCO World Heritage site found in the city. This recent addition joins three other inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Community of Madrid …

Madrid has declared its Restaurantes Centenarios (Centuries-old Restaurants) as having cultural and touristic interest.