The beginning of the 20th century was an exciting time in the history of Spain and of course, in Madrid. A lively and turbulent Madrid, as very well reflected in "Bohemian Lights", Inclán Valley. The city became more capital, its neighborhoods improved, and as we have already said in other entries, the Neighborhood of salamanca in which various mansions begin to appear. We are going to look at another of them, the Saldaña Palace, one of the clearest examples in the city of the taste for French architecture of the time. He was one of the first to rise on José Ortega y Gasset Street.

It is the work of Joaquín Saldaña y López, author of many other buildings in Madrid such as the House-Palace of the Marquis of Portazgo, which we already talked about. An architect related to the style Belle Epoquewhich he condensed into his own style, the "Saldaña Style". Designed in 1903, the works continued until 1906, and it belonged to the Marquis of Hijosa de Alava, Joaquín de Loresecha.

For years it housed the "Juvenile Court" until December 1977 suffered an attack, claimed by the Spanish International Anti-Fascist Movement, which affected the building and led to its use being modified.

It is currently rented out for events and presentations, although lately the news that has appeared about the palace is not very positive; it is in the hands of a company linked to the "Malaya Case" and there are rumors of a possible sale.

A abrazo.