Old Medicine School of San Carlos

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Old Medicine School of San Carlos, Medical school and Royal College of Surgery in Madrid, Spain.

The Old Medicine School of San Carlos presents neoclassical architectural elements, featuring stone walls, symmetrical windows, and a central courtyard spanning three floors.

Established in 1837, the Old Medicine School of San Carlos emerged through the collaboration of architects Isidro González Velázquez, Luis María Cabello Lapiedra, and Tiburcio Pérez Cuervo.

The building received recognition as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1997, cementing its position as a fundamental institution in Spanish medical education.

Located at Calle de Atocha 106, the Old Medicine School maintains regular visiting hours from Monday through Saturday, with guided tours available upon reservation.

The institution contains an extensive collection of historical medical instruments and anatomical specimens used for teaching purposes since the 19th century.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1837

Architects: Isidro González Velázquez, Luis María Cabello Lapiedra, Tiburcio Pérez Cuervo

GPS coordinates: 40.41003,-3.69476

Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:22

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