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Hidden within Retiro Park sits the Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas. This building has lived many lives. Originally built in 1874 as a dairy farm, imagine cows grazing where art now hangs. The Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas wasn’t always a cultural hub. It began humbly, providing fresh milk to Madrid’s residents. Later, in the early 20th century, it transformed into the glittering “Pavillon,” a popular dance hall. Stars like Marlene Dietrich graced its stage. This era of elegance and entertainment sadly ended in 1979. The building sat abandoned until a fire ravaged it in 1983. Rising from the ashes, the architect Guillermo Costa Pérez-Herrero rebuilt it in 1985. Since 1987, the Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas has thrived. It now hosts diverse events, from art exhibitions to concerts. The Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas also plays a crucial role in Madrid’s art scene. It has hosted the prestigious Salón de Otoño and the BMW Painting Prize. It also features a theater. Today, the Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas stands as a testament to resilience. Its story is etched in its walls, a journey from cows to culture.

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