Palacio de Velázquez
Palacio de Velázquez, Exhibition space in El Retiro Park, Spain
The Palacio de Velázquez features red-brick walls, iron vaults, and extensive glass panels that illuminate the 73-meter-long interior exhibition halls.
Built between 1881 and 1883 by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, this structure originated as the venue for the National Mining Exhibition of Madrid.
The palace, managed by Reina Sofia Museum, presents rotating exhibitions of international contemporary art in its naturally lit galleries throughout the year.
Located in central Madrid, the exhibition space remains open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday without admission fees and closes on national holidays.
The building incorporates tiles from the Royal Factory of La Moncloa and stands as the last remaining pavilion from the 1883 mining exhibition.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1881
Architects: Ricardo Velázquez Bosco
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 40.41519,-3.68199
Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:29
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