Cervantes in Madrid. A name that echoes through literary history. The Casa de Cervantes stands here on Calle Cervantes, a place imbued with the spirit of the legendary author. The Casa de Cervantes isn’t the original house where Cervantes lived and died. It’s a reconstruction, a tribute built on the very spot where his home once stood. Originally, Cervantes lived on this street when it was known as Calle de Francos. He resided at number 2. Curiously, this street also housed the renowned playwright, Lope de Vega. Cervantes eventually passed away in a house at the corner of Calle del León and Calle de Francos. In 1833, the then-owner, Luis Franco, decided to demolish the dilapidated building. He wanted to erect a new one. A writer, Ramón de Mesonero Romanos, penned an article lamenting the demolition. This article caught the eye of King Fernando VII. The king attempted to halt the demolition. He wanted the state to purchase the property. But the owner refused, and the original house was torn down. The new building, now facing Calle de Francos, features a relief of Cervantes. It bears an inscription commemorating the author’s life and death on that site. The street, formerly Calle de Francos, was renamed Calle de Cervantes to honor the literary giant. Today, as you stand before the Casa de Cervantes, remember it is not just bricks and mortar. It’s a testament to the enduring power of words. It symbolizes the legacy of a man whose stories continue to captivate the world.
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