Metro de Madrid pays homage to Ireland for the festivity of its patron saint, on March 17. In addition to the numerous activities that have been programmed, the name of San Patricio has been added to the usual nomenclature at the San Bernardo station that will be seen during this week.
(15/03/2023)
The programmed activities will take place in two Madrid metro stations, Chamartín and San Bernardo. All of them will disseminate the music and literature of the island until next Sunday the 19th. On the one hand, passengers have at their disposal a sample that includes images of the landscapes, heritage and culture of the country. This initiative is made up of eight pieces that have been made by six Spanish photographers during their trips to Ireland: Cristina Candel, Luis Davilla, Carlos Rodríguez Zapata, Javier García Blanco, Julio Castro and Rafa Pérez. The exhibition will be open to the public until April 9 inside one of the restored classic trains located in Chamartín.
In addition, during these days Irish literature will be promoted in the Bibliometro through the recommendations of prestigious authors such as Nacho Carretero, the poet David Galán, known as Redry and Espido Freire. A diptych dedicated to Irish literature will also be available.
San Bernardo Station
Along with this photographic compilation, at the San Bernardo station the name of San Patricio has been added to its usual nomenclature this week. Both the diamond placed at the entrance and the slats in the halls and platforms will be dyed green.
Finally, from the 13th to the 17th of March, dancers and musicians from the University College Dublin Dance Society will perform in the station halls. The initiative has been launched in collaboration with Tourism Ireland.