Aguirre School, Madrid

Name: Aguirre School
Address: Madrid, Spain

#293 among attractions in Madrid

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The Aguirre Schools is a notable Neo-Mudéjar style building in Madrid Spain. Located at Calle de Alcalá, 62, it is named after Lucas Aguirre, a Spanish philanthropist who left funds for the construction of schools. As the building has housed the Casa Árabe e Instituto Internacional de Estudios Árabes y del Mundo Musulmán since 2006, it is also currently known as the Casa Árabe. ()

Local name: Escuelas Aguirre Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 40°25'18"N, 3°40'54"W

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Salamanca (Recoletos)Madrid Spain

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Aguirre School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Cristal, Palace of Linares, National Archaeological Museum, Puerta de Alcalá.

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1887 glasshouse housing contemporary art
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Colonnade with an equestrian statue
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
Monument to General Martínez Campos, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aguirre School?

Nearby attractions include Estatua de Espartero, Madrid (3 min walk), Church of La Concepción, Madrid (6 min walk), Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict, Madrid (7 min walk), Monument to General Martínez Campos, Madrid (7 min walk).

How to get to Aguirre School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aguirre School:

Bus

Alcalá - Castelló • Lines: 146, 15, 52, N2, N3, N5, N7 (2 min walk)
O'Donnell - Av. Menéndez Pelayo • Lines: 2, 20, 28, N6, N8 (3 min walk)

Metro

Príncipe de Vergara • Lines: L2, L9 (3 min walk)
Velázquez • Lines: L4 (7 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (14 min walk)
Sol (29 min walk)