Banco Español de Crédito building, Historical bank building at Calle de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.
The granite and marble structure stands at the intersection of Calle de Alcalá and Paseo del Prado, featuring a rounded corner with a clock tower.
The construction of this financial establishment began in 1887 under architect José Grases Riera and underwent major renovations in 1920 by Joaquín Saldaña y López.
The building displays elephant head corbels supporting first-floor balconies and contains a sculptural group donated by German artist A. Knipp depicting child protection.
The former headquarters of Banco Español de Crédito transformed into a Four Seasons hotel after its 2012 acquisition by Villar Mir Group for 85 million euros.
The building's corner resembles a ship's bow, topped with a clock-adorned turret that marks time for pedestrians at this central Madrid intersection.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1887
Architects: José Grases Riera, Joaquín Saldaña y López, Javier Barroso, Fernando Cánovas del Castillo
GPS coordinates: 40.41785,-3.69938
Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:48
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