Casa de la Villa, Historic town hall in central Madrid, Spain
The town hall is a symmetrical building with two angular towers topped by spires and a central balcony displaying official flags. It sits on Plaza de la Villa and forms a key corner of Madrid's historic center.
It was built in 1619 by order of King Philip IV to move the town administration from San Salvador Church. Since then, it has served continuously as the city's seat of government.
Inside, you find 17th-century tapestries and marble sculptures that reflect careful artistic attention. The Goya Room shows a ceiling fresco painted by Ledesma and Villoldo that draws your eye upward.
The building sits on Plaza de la Villa, very close to Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel market. The location works well for exploring Madrid's historic areas and walking to other sights on foot.
The building houses the original Mariblanca statue from 1625, while a copy stands in Puerta del Sol in the city's central square. This split shows how important the original work is to the place.
Location: Madrid
Address: C. de Montalbán, 1, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +34915298210
GPS coordinates: 40.41520,-3.71096
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48
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