Madrid's Retiro Park Monuments 'Speak'

In the heart of Madrid's Buen Retiro Park, a free conference brings the park's monuments to life. Speakers Ana Belén Calvo Mateo and Rocío Egea Mota lead a tour of statues honoring literary greats like Jacinto Benavente, Benito Pérez Galdós, and Dante Alighieri, sharing details about each monument and reading passages from the authors' works. The event takes place at the Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas, a cultural center within the park, offering a unique blend of literature, history, and outdoor exploration.

Attendees can expect an intimate, culturally rich experience as they discover the stories behind these iconic sculptures. With limited capacity, the event encourages early arrival, as tickets are distributed starting one hour before the start, with a maximum of two per person. This is a perfect opportunity for literature enthusiasts to see the park in a new light, connecting the written word to the art that surrounds them.