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Fiesta Nacional de España – Puente del Pilar 2010

Posted on October 8, 2010 by MadridMan

It’s that time again. Tuesday, 12th of October marks the combo-holiday of  the Virgin Saint “El Pilar” (La Virgen del Pilar) and the “Fiesta Nacional de España” – a.k.a. “Día de la Hispanidad“, commemorating the day in 1492 when Christopher … Continue reading →

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Día de la Hispanidad in Spain

Posted on October 10, 2008 by MadridMan

This coming Sunday, 12 October 2008, is the Día de la Hispanidad in Spain and will be celebrated in Madrid in grand fashion with a 250,000€ military parade, resided over by the Royal Family as well as the President of … Continue reading →

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