Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Engineering school near Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
The Civil Engineering School building stands near Retiro Park, providing education in construction, hydraulics, transportation, and urban planning disciplines.
Founded in 1857 under Isabel II's reign, with Calixto de Santa Cruz as its first director, the school trained public works specialists.
The building forms part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site 'Landscape of Light' since 2021, representing Madrid's educational architecture.
The facility contains multiple laboratories, classrooms, and study areas, with access points for both vehicles and pedestrians near Retiro Park.
In 2022, this institution merged with the Higher Technical School of Civil Engineering, combining two centuries of engineering education traditions.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1857
Part of: Technical University of Madrid
Website: https://caminos.upm.es
GPS coordinates: 40.40729,-3.68616
Latest update: March 25, 2025 16:36
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