El tren de la libertad (The Train of Freedom)

Asociación de Mujeres Clara Campoamor “El tren de la libertad” (The Train of Freedom) 2014 C/Almendro The Asociación de Mujeres Clara Campoamor de Orihuela painted this mural in 2014 depicting a train that symbolises the progress to the equality between the sexes and claims at the same time the woman’s right to decide.
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Laugh, Child and Drink the Moon when you need to

Andrés López “Laugh, Child and Drink the Moon when you need to” 2013 C/Almendro This pretty mural by Andrés López was one of the most photographed by the families with small children who climb up the stairs. The mural shows a child going up a ladder and reaching a Moon with the face of Miguel [...]
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Elegy to Miguel Hernández

Lorenzo “Elegy to Miguel Hernández” 2014 C/Tomillo Lorenzo pays tribute to Miguel Hernández and his deep and beautiful poem Elegy to Ramon Sijé. A simple blue background, fig tree branches and leafs, and an open book with a love heart are the elements used by the painter. (In Orihuela, his town and mine, death has [...]
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Por las calles voy recogiendo (In the Streets I pick up)

Trigueros; Sher “Por las calles voy recogiendo” (In the Streets I pick up) 2013 Side of Calle Almendro 4 A colourful, upbeat mural showing a car in which two people travel and pick up the pieces of their souls. Written in orange, blue, green and yellow letters are the verses of Songs and Ballads of [...]
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Me apresaron (I was apprehended)

Manoli-ita “Me apresaron” (I was apprehended) 2015 C/Almendro Orihuela painter Manoli-ita’s mural reminds us the years that Miguel Hernández spent in prison. She recreates a dark cell, devoid of humanity, with only a pair of shepherd's shoes on the table. Behind is the solitude and sadness of the poet, placed at the back of the [...]
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