Palacio de la duquesa de Sueca, 18th-century mansion in Centro district, Madrid, Spain
The Palacio de la duquesa de Sueca is an 18th-century mansion in the Centro district of Madrid. The building develops across three unified levels, with three inner courtyards and connecting staircases throughout, all set beneath continuous rooflines that give it a cohesive appearance.
The building was constructed in 1791 by architect Antonio de Abajo as a residence for a duchess and a powerful court official. Its creation replaced an earlier Jesuit educational facility that had occupied the site.
The building occupies land where the Jesuits once ran an educational institution, connecting the neighborhood to that earlier purpose. The surrounding area still reflects the memory of how this place functioned as a school before becoming a noble residence.
The palace sits between two well-known squares in the central area and is easily reached from surrounding neighborhoods. Right now the best way to experience it is from the outside while authorities work on decisions about its future.
The building appeared in 2015 in a Spanish television series, where it played the entrance to a fictional government agency. This unexpected spotlight in a popular show introduced the palace to many viewers.
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