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Madrid: Fiestas de la Paloma 2009

The annual August Fiestas de la Paloma takes place in the area of downtown Madrid known as “Madrid de los Austrias“, and more specifically around the Plaza de la Paja, Las Vistillas with views of the Almudena Cathedral, the Calle … Continue reading

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Madrid: Domingo de Ramos Procession

NOTE: Also read “2012 Palm Sunday Procession in Madrid“. I’ve just returned from watching Madrid’s only Palm Sunday (called “Domingo de Ramos“) procession of Easter/Holy Week, called Semana Santa in Spain. Today’s procession was called “Procesión del Cristo de la … Continue reading

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Semana Santa in Spain

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is in near-full-throttle position here in Spain. While today’s only Friday evening, one notices immediately fewer cars in the streets and the more traffic on Spain’s highways. Madrid, on the other hand, will be comparatively … Continue reading

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