EPISODE · Mar 3, 2025 · 16 MIN
The Burial of the Sardine
from The Making of Madrid · host Felicity Hughes
Join me for a wild ride through Madrid's most rebellious festival - the Burial of the Sardine. From rotten fish and royal mishaps to Franco's ban and Goya's artistic legacy, discover the surprising story behind this unique Ash Wednesday celebration that turns Lenten solemnity on its head.Visit my website and subscribe for a FREE copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebookhttps://shr.pn/tiNHSupport The Making of Madrid by buying a copy of Quiet Madrid, a guide to the city's tranquil spaces in hidden places. https://shr.pn/R1bOOr buy one of my Madrid audio tours from Voicemap: https://shr.pn/YjK5
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Join me for a wild ride through Madrid's most rebellious festival - the Burial of the Sardine. From rotten fish and royal mishaps to Franco's ban and Goya's artistic legacy, discover the surprising story behind this unique Ash Wednesday celebration that turns Lenten solemnity on its head.Visit my website and subscribe for a FREE copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebookhttps://shr.pn/tiNHSupport The Making of Madrid by buying a copy of Quiet Madrid, a guide to the city's tranquil spaces in hidden places. https://shr.pn/R1bOOr buy one of my Madrid audio tours from Voicemap: https://shr.pn/YjK5
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