Palacio del Duque de Elduayen, Neoclassical palace in Centro district, Madrid, Spain.
The four-story palace at Paseo de Recoletos 25 features exposed brick facades with decorated balconies and stucco ornaments throughout its exterior walls.
Built between 1881 and 1882 by architect Miguel Aguado de la Sierra, the palace served as residence for José Elduayen Gorriti, Minister of Finance under Amadeo I.
The building holds significance as the former location of La Lectura publishing house, which published the first edition of Juan Ramón Jiménez's Platero y yo in 1914.
The palace currently houses the Mapfre Foundation, offering art exhibitions and cultural programs accessible through various public transportation options in central Madrid.
The structure stands independently on three sides with a garden facade featuring a main entrance accessed through a staircase leading to a modern temple design.
Location: Madrid
Location: Centro
Location: Justicia
Architects: Miguel Aguado de la Sierra
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: 40.42314,-3.69209
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
Biblioteca Nacional de España
197 m
Convent of the Salesas Reales
168 m
Church of Santa Barbara, Madrid
216 m
Museum of Modern Art, Madrid
179 m
Teatro María Guerrero
82 m
Fortune Frog
185 m
Wax Museum of Madrid
157 m
Teatro Marquina
192 m
Palacio del Marqués de Alcañices
204 m
Palacio de la Duquesa de Medina de las Torres, Madrid
48 m
Statue of Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo
205 m
Palacio López-Dóriga
194 m
Espacio Miró
46 m
Sala Recoletos - Fundación MAPFRE
36 m
Edificio Restaura, Madrid
112 m
Institut français de Madrid
173 m
Palacio de Justicia
151 m
Consejo General del Poder Judicial building, Madrid
121 m
Estatua de Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, Madrid
61 m
Monumento al Libro, Madrid
108 m
Monument to the victims of the 2015 terrorist attack in Paris, Madrid
170 m
Edificio Barclays, Madrid
221 m
Commemorative plaque to Juan Ramón Jiménez
22 m
Commemorative plaque to Diego Saavedra y Fajardo
195 m
Edificio Bayer, Madrid
42 m
Commemorative plaque to María Guerrero
77 m
Inmobiliaria Colonial offices
181 m
Derechos del Niño
129 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes