Palacio de Buenavista, Military palace at Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain
The Palacio de Buenavista stands near Plaza de Cibeles with gardens, displaying a symmetrical design that combines Italian and French architectural elements.
Built in 1777 by architect Juan Pedro Arnal for the thirteenth Duchess of Alba, the palace later became the headquarters of the Ministry of War in 1847.
The palace once contained notable artworks, including Velázquez's Venus at her Mirror and Raphael's Alba Madonna, reflecting the Alba family's artistic patronage.
The building functions as the General Headquarters of the Army, with guided tours available on Wednesday mornings through advance email reservation.
Military ceremonies occur during the last Friday of each month, featuring a traditional Changing of the Guard ritual at the palace entrance.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1777
Architects: Juan Pedro Arnal
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 40.42090,-3.69460
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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