Hospital del Niño Jesús, University pediatric hospital in Retiro district, Madrid, Spain.
Hospital del Niño Jesús is a university pediatric hospital in the Retiro district with specialized departments for children's medical care supported by modern equipment. The building itself features Neo-mudéjar architecture and includes both clinical spaces and cultural areas such as a former pharmacy.
The hospital was founded in 1877 and its building completed in 1881 following the architectural design of Francisco Jareño y Alarcón in Neo-mudéjar style. The construction marked the beginning of a medical facility that would serve families for generations to come.
The hospital displays paintings from the 17th century that once belonged to the Duchess of Santoña, and preserves a historical pharmacy that functions as a museum today.
The hospital operates 24 hours daily and provides emergency services alongside scheduled medical consultations. You can contact the facility by phone at 91 503 59 18 or 91 503 59 19 for information or appointments.
The hospital chapel houses ten intricate stained glass windows created in 1881 by the Mayer company. These windows received recognition from the Royal Academy of San Fernando and represent a remarkable craftsmanship detail of the building.
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