Instituto de España

The Instituto de España is a meta-organization coordinating academic activities in Madrid that oversees ten royal academies. The headquarters on San Bernardo Street manages exchanges and collaborative projects between the member institutions.

The organization was founded on January 1, 1938 and adopted its structure from the Institute of France. Since then it has served as the central hub for academic coordination in Spain.

The institute connects ten royal academies and facilitates dialogue between scholars from different knowledge areas. This coordination allows member institutions to work together in advancing education and research across Spain.

The building is centrally located in Madrid and serves as a meeting point for academy representatives, though visits are typically limited to official occasions. Checking the website or contacting the administration by phone is the best way to learn about access and activities.

The presidency rotates annually to a different director from one of the ten member academies. This rotating system ensures that various academic perspectives shape the organization's leadership and direction.

Inception: 1938

Founders: Francisco Franco

Website: http://mecd.es/insde

GPS coordinates: 40.41520,-3.71020

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59