The Almudena: Madrid’s Local Holiday

November 09, 2025 00:13:06
The Almudena: Madrid’s Local Holiday
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The Almudena: Madrid’s Local Holiday

Nov 09 2025 | 00:13:06

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Show Notes

One of Madrid’s patron saints is a the Virgin Mary of the Almudena, the centerpiece of a legend which supposedly took place in 11th century. It’s a story that’s hard to verify but it certainly has been a resilient one. Learn more about it and the tradition. Become a part of the Spain Domain community. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and Castos. Or if you wish to support Brian’s Spain Domain, click on our PayPal donate button at www.brianmurdock.net or check us out at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/briansspaindomain Also, visit our YouTube channel and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BriansSpainDomain

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