During the nineteenth century, Andalusia became the ultimate romantic destination for European travellers, transforming the rugged region into a vibrant artistic powerhouse.
It was an era when the modern "tourist" was born, driven by a collective escape from Northern Europe’s rapid industrialisation and a deep fascination with the untouched, poetic traditions of the Spanish south.
Following the Napoleonic Wars, international visitors flooded the region looking for a romanticised Europe, prompting local painters to celebrate their own cultural heritage while capitalising on this booming foreign market.
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- 10 euros include eLecture Guide (value 15 euros)
- Benitachell Properties Boardroom
- (opposite Sabadell Bank - Benitachell)
