See. Birds of the World in the Skies Over Alcorcón↗ See colorful bird sculptures by Luis Arias Vera in Plaza de la Hispanidad. La Ribota Park↗ Discover a unique Mount Olympus with a solar system of sculptures by Ángel Aragonés. Puppet Center↗ Explore the art of puppetry with exhibitions, shows, and workshops.
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Look up in Alcorcón and you might spot a flock of birds frozen forever in flight. They won’t migrate, sing, or flap their wings, but these colorful creatures have an important story to tell. Birds of the World in the Skies Over Alcorcón, created in 2009 by Peruvian artist Luis Arias Vera, fills Plaza de la Hispanidad with an exuberant celebration of flight and the natural world. Arias Vera saw…
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You don’t normally expect to encounter the gods of Olympus while strolling through a suburban park outside Madrid. But Alcorcón, a city better known for apartment blocks and shopping centers than classical mythology, has quietly created its own version of Mount Olympus—and it comes complete with a solar system. La Ribota Park, on the southern edge of the city, is an unassuming place: a pleasant…
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The Puppet Center is located in Alcorcón (Madrid) and began its activity in December 2021. The center is managed by the Fundación el Arte del Títere, which is made up of professionals of recognized prestige in the universe of puppet, visual and object theater, and has the collaboration of the Alcorcón City Council. The El Arte del Títere Foundation is the founder and promoter of the Puppet Cent…
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