Senate of Spain, Senate building in central Madrid, Spain
The Senate of Spain occupies a neoclassical palace featuring a grand central courtyard, marble columns, and ceremonial chambers for legislative sessions.
The Senate institution dates back to 1834 when it was established as the House of Peers, evolving through various political changes until its current form in 1977.
The Senate building contains numerous historical paintings and tapestries depicting significant moments in Spanish parliamentary history and constitutional development.
Visitors can access guided tours of the Senate building on specific days, learning about Spain's legislative processes and viewing the main parliamentary chambers.
The Senate holds exclusive constitutional power to authorize central government intervention in autonomous communities during exceptional circumstances.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1977
Part of: Cortes Generales
Website: http://senado.es
GPS coordinates: 40.42056,-3.71278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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Monument to Miguel de Cervantes
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Palace of the Senate
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Sabatini Gardens
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Coliseum Building
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Headquarters of the Royal Asturian Mining Company
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Library of the Senate of Spain
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Statue of James I of Aragon in Sabatini Gardens
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Housing for Mr. Antonio García Moriones
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Fuente del Nacimiento del Agua
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Convento e Iglesia de las Reparadoras
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Commemorative plaque to Ventura Rodríguez
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