What’s covered
The talk «Antonio Machado, Villa Amparo and Rocafort» revisits the sixteen months poet Antonio Machado lived in the neoclassical Villa Amparo in Rocafort between 1936 and 1938. According to Wikipedia, he wrote works there such as the elegy El crimen fue en Granada (dedicated to Federico García Lorca) and the text El poeta y el pueblo. The session includes images and context on Machado’s daily life, his family, and his work during the Spanish Civil War.
Who’s presenting
The talk is led by Enric Albiach and María Delgado, with no further details on their backgrounds in the sources consulted. The event is part of the free programming at Centre Cultural Escorxador, which from October to December 2026 is hosting activities focused on the historical memory of the Cabanyal-Canyamelar neighbourhood.
Why Villa Amparo
Built in the early 20th century, Villa Amparo was acquired by the Generalitat Valenciana in 2018 and restored in 2026. Sources highlight the citizen-led movement to save the house, as documented by the Salvemos Villa Amparo campaign driven by local groups. The talk explains this process and its significance in keeping the poet’s legacy alive.
Access and requirements
Admission is free and open to all. No details are provided on whether advance booking is required.
