Banco de Bilbao building, Bank building in central Madrid, Spain.
The banking institution spans a curved corner between Alcala and Sevilla streets, featuring a symmetrical main facade with twin towers and bronze quadriga sculptures.
Ricardo Bastida designed this financial headquarters in 1919, with construction completed between 1920 and 1923 following Madrid's economic development as Spain's capital.
The central rotunda displays murals painted by Aurelio Arteta in 1922, depicting Basque ideals of work and tenacity based on Emile Verhaeren's poem The Effort.
Located at Calle de Alcala 16, the building maintains administrative functions since 2010, after BBVA relocated its operational headquarters in 1971.
During the Spanish Civil War, the building transformed into the Palace of Parties, displaying Popular Front symbols and underwent significant aesthetic modifications.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1920
Architects: Ricardo Bastida
GPS coordinates: 40.41750,-3.69955
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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