Guide to Usera Part 1: History

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The Making of Madrid

Felicity Hughes

30 episodes

6 days ago

With its finger on the pulse of Spain's dynamic capital, "The Making of Madrid" dives into the city’s rich history while offering practical insights for anyone visiting or planning to stay. Hosted by journalist and tour guide Felicity Hughes, this podcast uncovers the stories, landmarks, and cultural quirks that define Madrid, along with valuable tips for expats and tourists alike.

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Guide to Usera Part 1: History

The Making of Madrid

27 minutes 3 seconds

5 months ago

Guide to Usera Part 1: History

To celebrate the Puertas Abiertas (open doors) art festival on May 31, this episode explores the history of Usera: how it went from being a quiet rural area to one of Madrid's most multicultural and creative districts. In it I talk about how the area resisted Nationalist troops during the Civil War, controversies over the name of its most famous estate and where most of its Chinese population hails from. The first of a three part guide to Madrid's Usera district, this one is close to my heart as this is my barrio (neighbourhood)!Further reading/watching:Colonias of Madrid Shanty towns in Madrid Espacio Oculto organizes the Puertas Abiertas festivalVideo (in Spanish) about Qingtian, where most Chinese in Usera hail from