Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Ricardo Villa
Homenaje a su memoria
In homage to his memory
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1935.
Location. 40° 24.939′ N, 3° 42.517′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Plaza Mayor. Marker is on Travesía de Bringas, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madrid 28005, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Fortunata” (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerta de Guadalaxara / Guadalajara Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Félix Lope de Vega (within shouting distance of this marker); Luís Vélez de Guevara (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Iglesia Parroquial de San Salvador / The San Salvador Parrochial Church (about 150 meters away); Enrique IV (about 150 meters away); Restaurante Sobrino de Botín: “Fortunata y Jacinta” (about 180 meters away); Antonio Pérez (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Ricardo Villa (composer) (Wikipedia).
"Ricardo Villa (October 23, 1873 Madrid – April 10, 1935 Madrid) was a Spanish composer. Among his compositions are two zarzuela, El Cristo de la Vega and Raimundo Lulio."(Submitted on May 14, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.