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Bartolome Esteban Murillo Exhibition in Seville – The Young Murillo

An art exhibition exploring almost 20 years of work by the Seville painter Bartolome Esteban Murillo is set open in his home city, with paintings borrowed from museums across the world included in the showcase.  The Young Murillo looks at the artist’s output during his younger years, covering the time periods of 1638-40 and 1650-53, [...]

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Three Kings parade in Saragossa

Anyone who wants to make Christmas last a little bit longer may be interested in an unusual, seasonal event held every year in Spain’s Aragon region. Saragossa plays host to the Three Kings parade on January 5th, with events running into the following day. A colourful carnival accompanies the Three Kings, or Wise Men, as they ride [...]

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Spanish Sports

While much of the recent past has seen football dominating Spanish sports, the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Carlos Sastre’s Tour de France win, and Rafael Nadal’s triumph at Wimbledon have added to the sense that Spain is larger than football. Nevertheless, football wins, like the victory in the UEFA Euro 2008, are still much [...]

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Spanish Festivals

Festival lovers enjoy Spain, as it seems there is always an interesting one to see, such as a festival celebrating the season, a saint, a particular region or a religious holiday. In Brunol, in Valencia, ‘La Tomatina’ is not to be missed. Taking place in late August, this yearly tomato fight dates back to 1945 — [...]

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