Palacio del duque de Frías, 18th century palace in Madrid, Spain.
The Palacio del Duque de Frías is an 18th-century palace located on Calle de Piamonte in Madrid with a two-level facade distinguished by ornate balconies. The building connects to Calle de la Libertad and displays the clean neoclassical design typical of its period.
The property was acquired in 1613 by Juan Serrano Zapata, an ambassador to King Felipe IV, and initially served as a noble residence. Major neoclassical renovations at the end of the 18th century transformed it into the structure seen today.
For centuries, it served as a gathering place for Madrid's artistic circles and noble society. The rooms reflect the tastes of owners who valued and supported music and theatrical performances.
The palace is located in central Madrid and is easily accessible via Calle de Piamonte and Calle de la Libertad. Its straightforward structure and generous facades make it visible from the street, though interior access may be limited depending on the building's current status.
The building originally housed a private opera theater that was converted into a chapel in 1745 and later developed into an independent parish church. This unusual transformation makes it an odd example of how Madrid's nobility adapted their spaces for religious purposes.
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