Palacio de Zabálburu, Madrid

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Palacio de Zabálburu, Madrid

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Palacio de Zabálburu, Madrid, Protected historical palace in Recoletos district, Madrid, Spain.

The Palacio de Zabálburu features a glass balcony on its corner and extends along Marques del Duero Street with neo-Gothic architectural elements.

Built between 1876 and 1878 by architect José Segundo de Lema, the palace occupies the former location of a 16th-century Royal grain storage facility.

The palace houses the Francisco de Zabálburu Library, containing 20,000 volumes including medieval documents and books dating from the 11th to 19th centuries.

The building currently serves as headquarters for the General Judicial Mutual Insurance Offices and provides access to researchers through its specialized library.

During the Spanish Civil War, the palace transformed into a meeting point for intellectuals, hosting figures like Rafael Alberti and Ernest Hemingway.

Location: Madrid

Location: Salamanca

Location: Recoletos

Architects: José Segundo de Lema, Luis de Landecho

GPS coordinates: 40.42046,-3.69086

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:05

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