Casa de Velázquez, Madrid

Name: Casa de Velázquez
Address: Calle de Paul Guinard 3, Madrid, 28040, Spain
Telephone: +34 914 55 15 80

#369 among attractions in Madrid

Universities and schools, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Casa de Velázquez is a French school in Spain modelled on the Villa Médicis in Rome, and Villa Abd-el-Tif in Algeria. Like the Prix de Rome bursary for residence at the Villa Médicis and the defunct Prix Abd-el-Tif bursary for residence at the Villa Abd-el-Tif, bursaries are awarded. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°26'29"N, 3°43'50"W

Address

Calle de Paul Guinard 3Moncloa - Argüelles (Ciudad Universitaria)Madrid 28040 Spain

Contact

+34 914 55 15 80

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Casa de Velázquez – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de América, Estadio Nacional Complutense, Parque del Oeste, Ulmus minor 'Dehesa de Amaniel'.

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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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Landscaped park with meandering paths
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Park
Ulmus minor 'Dehesa de Amaniel', Madrid
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Monuments and statues
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Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa de Velázquez?

Nearby attractions include Museo del Traje, Madrid (3 min walk), Memorial to the International Brigades, Madrid (6 min walk), Palace of Moncloa, Madrid (9 min walk), Museo de América, Madrid (13 min walk).

How to get to Casa de Velázquez by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa de Velázquez:

Bus

Av. Puerta de Hierro - Arquitectura - Agrónomos • Lines: 133, 162, 601, 611, 611A, 613, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 628, 629, 641, 642, 643, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656A, 661, 661A, 662, 664, 671, 672, 672A, 673, 681, 682, 683, 684, 684 N, 686, 686A, 687, 83, N602, N604 (1 min walk)
Escuela Agronómica • Lines: 132, 133, 162, 601, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 628, 629, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 656A, 658, 659, 82, 83, G, U (5 min walk)

Metro

Ciudad Universitaria • Lines: L6 (7 min walk)
Vicente Aleixandre • Lines: L6 (18 min walk)

Train

Moncloa (22 min walk)