Cuartel del Conde-Duque, Baroque military barracks in Madrid, Spain
The rectangular building extends 228 meters with a red brick facade and three interior courtyards designed by architect Pedro de Ribera.
Construction began in 1717 under King Philip V to house 600 royal guards and 400 horses as the headquarters of his personal protection unit.
The structure now functions as a cultural center, housing Madrid's Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art and the city's historical archives collection.
The building contains exhibition halls, governmental offices, newspaper libraries, and video archives accessible through the main entrance on Conde Duque street.
The first telegraph line in Spain operated from this building, which also served as an astronomical observatory during the nineteenth century.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1717
Architects: Pedro de Ribera
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Calle Conde Duque 11 28015 28015
GPS coordinates: 40.42785,-3.71068
Latest update: May 14, 2025 15:26
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