Homeopathic Institute and Hospital of San José, cultural property in Madrid, Spain
The Homeopathic Institute and Hospital of San José is a building in the Chamberí neighborhood of Madrid that features a U-shaped layout around a central garden and a distinctive wooden and glazed corridor spanning two floors on its main facade. The neogothic structure with solid masonry walls and architectural details in stone and wood contains multiple patient halls and now serves primarily for education and homeopathic research.
The building was designed between 1874 and 1878 by architect José Segundo de Lema and became Spain's first hospital dedicated to homeopathy. During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 it was converted into an emergency care center, later resumed medical services but gradually declined from the 1970s onwards and closed in 1980.
Access to the site may be limited since it is partially used as a private educational facility with restricted hours and special permissions required for visits. The building is located on Calle Eloy Gonzalo in Chamberí and is accessible by public transport, and the garden areas are best explored during daytime hours.
Founder José Núñez Pernía was originally buried in the hospital garden next to a statue of Saint Joseph, but his remains were moved to a chapel inside the building in 1994. This unusual burial site reflects the deep connection between the founder and his medical mission.
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