Palacio de las Artes y la Industria
Palacio de las Artes y la Industria, Engineering school and museum in Madrid, Spain.
The Palacio de las Artes y la Industria features a metal structure with cast iron columns, metal floor joists, and a central dome measuring 22.3 meters in diameter.
Construction began in 1881 under architect Fernando de la Torriente, and the building opened in 1887 for the first National Exhibition of Fine Arts.
The building houses both the National Museum of Natural Sciences and the Superior Technical School of Industrial Engineers, making it a center of scientific education.
Located at coordinates 40.440536, -3.689528, the palace contains two interior courtyards and multiple levels including a basement, ground floor, and main floor.
The structure introduced innovative architectural elements to Madrid through its metal framework, combining 26 semicircular arches with Victorian-style gardens.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1886
Architects: Fernando de la Torriente, Emilio Boix y Merino
GPS coordinates: 40.44054,-3.68953
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:21
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