Lamarca Hermanos Building
In 1902, the architect Santiago Castellanos Urízar built the Lamarca Hermanos Building at numbers 10-12 Fernando VI Street, with a turnoff to Belén and Regueros streets.
Statue of Álvaro de Bazán
Admiral Don Álvaro de Bazán y Guzmán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz, lord of the towns of Viso and Valdepeñas, major commander of León and Villamayor, Alhambra and La Solana in the Order of Santiago; member of the Council of His Majesty Philip II of Spain, Captain General of the Ocean Sea and of the military men of the Kingdom of Portugal.
The Descent of Rogier van der Weyden
We are looking at an impressive work by Rogier van der Weyden, or Roger de la Pasture, depending on whether you prefer the Flemish or French name. Born in Tournai in 1399 or 1400, he is a great master of the XNUMXth century.
House and Tower of the Lujanes
Today we are going to Plaza de la Villa, to tell you about one of the most symbolic buildings in the city and the oldest civil building in Madrid. A reminder of our city's medieval past. In Mudejar style, with a horseshoe arch door (probably the only one in Madrid) in the tower on the façade on Calle del Codo.
Knight of Grace Oratory
The Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia is a hidden treasure on the Gran Vía. The work of Juan de Villanueva, in a clearly neoclassical style, it is reminiscent of a small Roman basilica and is strongly influenced by the architect's time in Rome, where he became immersed in the neoclassical movement that was developing there.
Garden of the Marquis of the Casa Riera
The garden was renovated in the 90s by landscapers Carmen Añón and Myriam Silber. The entrance is at 1 Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, opposite the Círculo de Bellas Artes. Behind the stone and brick wall and the iron fence, we can glimpse the garden.
Palace Hotel Madrid
The chosen architect was Eduard Ferrés i Puig, who already had experience in building hotels and later built several more in other European capitals. He relied on the engineers from Marquet's company: Leopold Ghende and Max Linder, for the design.
Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Fernando Chueca Goitia was in charge of the renovation of the Parque Florido palace to convert it into a museum and together with José Camón Aznar, who was the first director of the Foundation and the Museum, they managed to create an incredible space, very advanced for the museum concept of the time.
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
Have you ever wondered where the name of Las Ventas comes from? The new square was built on land that was called Ventas del Espíritu Santo, hence its name.
House-Palace of the Marquis of Portazgo
In 1880, the Count of Mejorada built his palace on this street. In 1908, another new palace was built on the previous one for the Count of Mejorada's brother, the Marquis of Portazgo, our protagonist today. Work of Joaquín Saldaña López.
Madrid's Royal Palace
Construction work began in 1738 and continued until 1755. Philip V, who died on 9 July 1746, was unable to live in the Palace. His son, Charles III, was the first Spanish monarch to establish his residence in the Palacio de Oriente in 1764.