Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Luís Vélez de Guevara
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Luís Vélez de Guevara Marker
la iglesia de San Salvador
en cuya torre
Luis
Vélez de Guevara
situó la acción de su novela
el Diablo Cojuelo
-1641-
This was the location of the Church of San Salvador, in whose tower Luis Vélez de Guevara situated the action of his novel el Diablo Cojuelo ("The Lame Devil").
Erected 1990 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list.
Location. 40° 24.937′ N, 3° 42.616′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is on Calle Mayor, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Mayor 70, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Iglesia Parroquial de San Salvador / The San Salvador Parrochial Church (a few steps from this marker); Enrique IV (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerta de Guadalaxara / Guadalajara Gate
this page online
Also see . . . Luis Vélez de Guevara (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Luis Vélez de Guevara (born Luis Vélez de Santander) (1 August 1579 – 10 November 1644) was a Spanish dramatist and novelist. He was born at Écija and was of Jewish converso descent....Vélez de Guevara is most widely known as the author of El diablo cojuelo (1641, "The Lame Devil" or "The Crippled Devil"), a fantastic novel....The plot presents a rascal student that hides in an astrologer's mansard. He frees a devil from a bottle. As an acknowledgement the devil shows him the apartments of Madrid and the tricks, miseries and mischiefs of their inhabitants...."(Submitted on July 17, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
2. Luís Vélez de Guevara Marker - wide view
The marker is located directly beneath the penguin who is offering you a beer.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
3. Luís Vélez de Guevara Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
