The Almudena: Why is Nov. 9th a holiday in Madrid?

November 09, 2022 00:08:55
The Almudena: Why is Nov. 9th a holiday in Madrid?
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The Almudena: Why is Nov. 9th a holiday in Madrid?

Nov 09 2022 | 00:08:55

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Show Notes

November 9th is a holiday in Madrid and it’s in honor of the Virgin Mary of the Almudena, one of the two patrons of the city. It’s a very old tradition and a very old figure in the history of the city. Listen and learn where we get the name from and some of things […]

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