Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Complutense University of Madrid

The Faculty of Philosophy and Letters is a university building in Ciudad Universitaria with rationalist architecture marked by clean lines and functional layout. The complex includes several wings with lecture halls, seminar rooms, and library spaces arranged in a symmetrical structure.

Construction of the building began in 1932 and was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, during which it served as headquarters for the XI International Brigade. After the conflict, it was restored and has served its academic purposes since.

The building houses departments for philosophy and language studies, where daily academic discussions and seminars shape the intellectual character of the space. The rooms reflect a focus on humanities research and the exchange of ideas.

The building is externally accessible and reveals its functional layout with clear orientation through the symmetrical arrangement of its wings. Visitors can easily locate main entrances and areas by following the central structure.

The building retains its original 1930s architecture without major alterations and was designated as a protected cultural site in 2017. This preservation makes it a rare example of functionalist university architecture from that era in Spain.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1936

Architects: Agustín Aguirre López

GPS coordinates: 40.44877,-3.73046

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23