Mariana Pineda & Pedro
She died for liberty and for her love
Mariana Pineda of Granada, in love with the liberal Pedro de Sotomayor, was garroted at 26 for embroidering a liberal flag and refusing to betray the conspirators — among them her love.
01Why it matters
She is a heroine of Spanish liberty and a muse of Lorca, who immortalized her in his first play (1925).
02The conflict
The absolutist repression of Ferdinand VII and the blackmail to make her inform.
03The iconic moment
Her refusal to give names even in exchange for a pardon.
04What survived
Lorca's play "Mariana Pineda"; her square and memory in Granada.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Mariana Pineda & Pedro famous?
She is a heroine of Spanish liberty and a muse of Lorca, who immortalized her in his first play (1925).
How does the story of Mariana Pineda & Pedro end?
Her refusal to give names even in exchange for a pardon. Lorca's play "Mariana Pineda"; her square and memory in Granada.
Where can you visit the story of Mariana Pineda & Pedro?
You can visit Mariana Pineda Square, in Granada. In her memory.
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