Palace of the Councils, Baroque palace in central Madrid, Spain
The Palace of the Councils stands at the intersection of Calle Mayor and Calle Bailén, featuring Spanish baroque architectural elements from the seventeenth century.
Construction began in 1613 under architects Juan Gómez de Mora and Francisco de Mora, commissioned by Cristóbal Gómez de Sandoval-Rojas, the first Duke of Uceda.
The palace transitioned from noble ownership to royal administration when King Philip V relocated various royal councils from the Real Alcázar to this location.
The monument received recognition as a bien de interés cultural in 1982 and remains a significant administrative building in Madrid's historical center.
Queen Mariana of Austria, mother of Charles II of Spain, resided in this palace until her death on May 16, 1696, marking its royal connection.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1613
Founders: Cristóbal de Sandoval, Duke of Uceda
Architects: Juan Gómez de Mora, Francisco de Mora
GPS coordinates: 40.41496,-3.71304
Latest update: May 18, 2025 00:15
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