Palace of Linares, Palace and cultural property at Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain
The Palace of Linares features neo-baroque architecture with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, allegorical frescoes, and a Byzantine chapel on the first floor.
Construction began in 1877 when José de Murga, appointed Marquis of Linares, commissioned architects Carlos Colubí and Adolf Ombrecht to design this residence.
The building now functions as Casa de América, an institution dedicated to strengthening cultural connections between Spain and Latin American nations.
Visitors can explore multiple floors containing period furnishings, with guided tours starting from the basement through an audiovisual presentation about the palace.
The palace grounds include a separate romantic pavilion called Casa de Muneca within its gardens, distinguished by detailed architectural elements.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1877
Architects: Carlos Colubí, Adolf Ombrecht
Architectural style: baroque revival
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 40.41990,-3.69210
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:06
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