The cultural magazine eme21mag has released its November issue, highlighting the beauty of autumn in the Spanish capital. The cover, designed by Cristina Llera, reflects a quintessential autumn afternoon in Madrid.
This edition, number 105, includes a variety of content centred around the autumn season. It features the initiative 'Memoria de los Barrios', which encourages residents to share the history of their neighbourhoods through family photographs and documents. The digital version is available on the Madrid Destino website, while printed copies can be found in libraries, municipal markets, cultural centres, and tourist information points.
As the days grow shorter and leaves blanket the streets and parks, the city remains vibrant. Regular characters in eme21mag, the Abuelis Pilar and Consu, explore the Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de la Castellana, the only museum in the city open 24 hours, while enjoying roasted chestnuts.
Inmaculada Corcho Gómez, director of the ABC Museum, contributes pages showcasing autumn imagery from the museum's historical archive, featuring warm ochre tones typical of the season. Additionally, Mercedes Cebrián's piece, illustrated by Riki Blanco, captures the essence of autumn rain in the bustling Plaza del Callao.
With the celebration of All Saints' Day this month, Nacho Sevilla's double-page spread focuses on black birds, while Juan Ramón Sanz Villa from the Biblioteca Digital Memoria de Madrid introduces the 'Memoria de los Barrios' initiative, illustrated by Cinta Arribas.
November is also an ideal time for exploring Madrid. Candela Sierra offers a walking route from Puerta del Sol to Caja Mágica, while Daniel Montero Galán uncovers hidden gems in the Chamartín district. Teresa Novoa shares intriguing facts about Calle de Toledo, which begins at Plaza Mayor and leads to the Manzanares River. Juan Berrio takes readers across the river to Plaza de Carabanchel through one of his enigmatic claragrams, revealing a hidden message from a local resident.
Art enthusiasts will appreciate Carlos Rodríguez Casado's detailed map of the Paisaje de la Luz, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighting its architectural and cultural landmarks. Fernando Vicente revisits the San Antonio de la Florida hermitage, home to Goya's frescoes, now restored to their full glory.
The magazine also covers cultural programming, featuring the play 'Contra Antígona' at Contemporánea Condeduque, with insights from director Andrea Jiménez in an interview with Ignacio Vleming, illustrated by Sr. García. Moreover, the exhibition 'Teatro de grandeza. Arte, arquitectura y ciudad en el Madrid barroco', showcasing over 180 works, will be on display at the Teatro Fernán Gómez until 17 January.
Completing the issue is the regular 'Lo Último' section, where Silvia Roba presents the month's most notable comic and graphic novel releases. The back cover celebrates JAZZMADRID 2026, the international jazz festival taking place throughout November across various municipal venues and numerous city locations.
