Palace of Moncloa, Official residence in Moncloa-Aravaca district, Madrid, Spain
The palace spans over 58,000 square meters and contains multiple buildings, including dedicated spaces for ministerial meetings and press conferences.
The original agricultural estate transformed into a palace in 1660 under Gaspar de Haro y Guzmán before architect Diego Méndez rebuilt it between 1949 and 1953.
The Council Building displays art collections from the Reina Sofía Museum and serves as a meeting place for Spanish government ministers.
Visitors can access the palace through Ciudad Universitaria Metro station on Line 6 or by taking bus routes 83, 133, and 162.
The Seeds Building, constructed in 1950, now functions as the personal cabinet of the Prime Minister within the governmental complex.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1955
Architects: Diego Méndez
Official opening: 1955
Part of: Moncloa complex
Address: Avda. Puerta de Hierro, s/n 28071 28040
GPS coordinates: 40.44361,-3.73694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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