Hospital Santa Cristina, University hospital in Goya district, Madrid, Spain
Description
Hospital Santa Cristina is a medical facility in Madrid's Goya district composed of two connected structures: a classical main building and a modern wing. The two sections are joined by an underground passage beneath O'Donnell Street and together provide various medical specialties.
History
The facility opened in 1924 as Escuela de Matronas y Casa de Salud Santa Cristina, focusing on healthcare for women and midwife training. Over the 20th century, it evolved into a hospital with expanded medical functions and specializations across multiple departments.
Culture
The name comes from Saint Christina, an early Christian figure honored in healing traditions. The building displays early 20th-century architectural features with decorative elements still visible in its facades and interior details.
Practical
Access is through O'Donnell Street in the Goya district, where the main entrance is easy to locate. Visitors are advised to arrive during less busy times to avoid disrupting the medical operations.
Did you know?
The building received recognition as a cultural monument through a 1999 royal decree, gaining status as a structure of national importance. This official designation protects the classical architectural features of the original complex from alterations.
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