About Casa Gallardo
The Casa Gallardo is a historic building in Madrid, located at Calle de Ferraz 2 near the Plaza de España. One of the few surviving examples of Modernisme in the city, the house was designed by the architect Federico Arias Rey. Because of its cultural value, it was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1997. Here you can admire the architectural features of Modernismo, which make the building an important testament to the city's development. It stands in contrast to the surrounding buildings and offers a glimpse into the distinctive style of construction of this era in the Spanish capital.
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- Sight › Historic sites
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- Address
- C. de Ferraz, 2
28008 Madrid, Spain - District
- Moncloa-Aravaca
- Phone
- +34622673504
- Website
- www.rutasconhistoria.es
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- Coordinates
- 40.42321° N · -3.71418° E
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quick answersWhat is the Casa Gallardo in Madrid?
The Casa Gallardo is a historic building in Madrid and one of the few surviving examples of Modernisme (Modernismo) in the Spanish capital. The house was designed by the architect Federico Arias Rey. Its architecture sets it clearly apart from the surrounding buildings.
Where is the Casa Gallardo located?
The Casa Gallardo stands at Calle de Ferraz 2 in Madrid's Moncloa-Aravaca district. The building is close to Plaza de España, in a central part of Madrid, a city of around 3.5 million people.
Why is the Casa Gallardo in Madrid a protected monument?
The Casa Gallardo was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1997 because of its cultural value. The building is considered an important testament to Madrid's urban development. On its facade, you can see the typical architectural features of Modernismo and gain an insight into the building style of this era.
What can you see around the Casa Gallardo?
Around the Casa Gallardo in Madrid, several monuments and a museum are within walking distance. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Monumento al Pueblo del Dos de Mayo about 60 meters away, the Museo Cerralbo about 72 meters away, and the Monumento Cervantes and the Don Quixote and Sancho Panza sculpture group about 130 to 140 meters away. The Torre de Madrid is about 240 meters away.
Are there restaurants near the Casa Gallardo?
Yes, around the Casa Gallardo on Calle de Ferraz in Madrid, you'll find a wide choice of places to eat. travelguide195 lists around 288 restaurants within 500 meters of the building.
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Imposing and highly ornamental Art nouveau (or modernismo ) building at the western corner of Plaza de España, designed by Federico Arias Rey and completed in 1914.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Madrid/Moncloa“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 4/29/2017