Guided visit to Casa Palazuelo in Madrid

Located next to the Puerta del Sol, specifically on Calle Mayor, Casa Palazuelo was created by order of D. Demetrio Palazuelo Maroto, a 19th century entrepreneur who saw in Antonio Palacios, the architect from Porriño, Pontevedra, the one indicated for a project initially intended for offices, offices and commercial use, through shops on the ground floor.

It is one of the first commercial and office buildings in Madrid where we can observe the influence of North American architecture, which is undeniable. Antonio Palacios was a visionary, ahead of his time who knew how to take into account the architectural trends that were more innovative than they were already taking place in other large cities around the world.

The facade tries to reflect the primary function of the building, through the integration of large windows, however, it maintains a certain classicist air by using a series of paired columns of giant order, which are combined withnew materialsof that time such as iron and glass >.

The floors were distributed around a central patio with curved and counter-curve shapes, where the different premises open up around it. The patio receives lighting from a large stained-glass window that makes the staircase an impressive setting where the gaze cannot be turned away under any circumstances.< /p>

On this visit we are going to immerse ourselves in the history of this charismatic building, one of the most unknown jewels of all the extensive heritage that Madrid treasures, Projected in 1919 and inaugurated in 1921, a building that has already exceeded a century since its construction and, despite this, remains in magnificent condition of conservation.

Its charm and the functions for which it was conceived remain intact and are much more visible when we are in the company of a guide specialized in History and History of Art who tells us in great detail the process of this commercial house and its subsequent evolution.

If you don't want to miss out on the most complete visit and get to know the incredible heritage that Antonio Palacios bequeathed to the city of Madrid up close, do yourself a favor and book this wonderful offer. p>