Residencia de Estudiantes

The Residencia de Estudiantes, a historical institution in Madrid, is currently newsworthy due to the discovery and presentation of previously unpublished historical documents. Recently, letters from Federico García Lorca to his family, written while he was a resident in 1920, have come to light, offering insights into his personal life and studies. Additionally, the Residencia has received a donation of approximately 5,000 original documents from the Colección Castañé, which includes materials related to 20th-century history, such as a photograph of Heinrich Himmler's visit to the Prado Museum during World War II. These documents are being presented in an exhibition. The Residencia's role as an archive and cultural center ensures the preservation and accessibility of these historical materials, making it a significant institution for understanding Spanish and European history and culture.