Santa Cruz Palace, Madrid

Name: Santa Cruz Palace
Address: Plaza Provincia, 1, Madrid, Spain

#173 among attractions in Madrid

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The Palacio de Santa Cruz or Palace of the Holy Cross is a baroque building in central Madrid, Spain. It now houses the Spanish Foreign Ministry. It was used as a jail until the reign of Philip IV of Spain, when it was converted into a palace. ()

Local name: Palacio de Santa Cruz Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°24'59"N, 3°42'22"W

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Plaza Provincia, 1Centro Madrid (Sol)Madrid Spain

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Santa Cruz Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Mercado de San Miguel, Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree.

~430 ftSW
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
3 min walk • Plaza Mayor is the quintessential Spanish square, nestled in the heart of Madrid, and an emblematic landmark of the city's rich history. This grand, rectangular plaza is encircled by three-story residential buildings with 237 balconies facing the center, a testament...
~820 ftE
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
4 min walk • Nestled at the very heart of Madrid, Puerta del Sol serves as the pulsating center of the Spanish capital. Historically a city gate, this famed public square is steeped in history and brimming with the vibrant energy of contemporary urban life.
~920 ftW
Shopping, Market
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel stands as a culinary haven for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling market, housed within an early 20th-century glass and iron structure, is a vibrant showcase of the very best in Spanish gastronomy.
~1040 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid
6 min walk • In the heart of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree stands as an emblematic symbol of the city. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafé, this charming sculpture captures the attention of both locals and tourists alike.
~1340 ftW
City hall, Baroque architecture
Casa de la Villa, Madrid
7 min walk • The Casa de la Villa is an emblematic building nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain, exuding historical charm and architectural grandeur. This former town hall, located in the bustling Plaza de la Villa, dates back to the 17th century and is a testament to Madrid's...
~1230 ftW
Monuments and statues
Monument to Álvaro de Bazán, Madrid
6 min walk • The Monument to Álvaro de Bazán is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de la Villa, it consists of a bronze sculpture designed by Mariano Benlliure representing Álvaro de Bazán—a noted 16th century Admiral of the Spanish Navy once described by...
~1340 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
7 min walk • Teatro Real or simply El Real, as it is known colloquially, is a major opera house located in Madrid. Founded in 1818 and inaugurated on 19 November 1850, it closed in 1925 and reopened in 1966.
~1170 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Michael's Basilica, Madrid
6 min walk • The Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid, Spain. It is located in San Justo Street, adjacent to the Archbishop's Palace. It is the church of the Apostolic Nunciature to the Kingdom of Spain of the Holy See and is now administrated by the priests of Opus Dei.
~1140 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Nicholas' Church, Madrid
6 min walk • The Church of San Nicolás also known as the church of Church of San Nicolas de Bari, or the Church of San Nicolas de los Servitas, is a Catholic parish church in central Madrid, Spain.
~1220 ftW
Square, Historical place
Plaza de la Villa, Madrid
6 min walk • The plaza de la Villa is an urban square in central Madrid, Spain. The square, bordering the Calle Mayor, houses some of the oldest buildings still around in the city.
~520 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Mariblanca, Madrid
3 min walk • The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. The name, which is common in Spanish relates to a statue which was purchased in the year 1625 by a Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi as a gift to crown the lost Fountain of Faith in Madrid.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Cruz Palace?

Nearby attractions include Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez, Madrid (2 min walk), San Ginés, Madrid (2 min walk), Casa de la Panadería, Madrid (2 min walk), Tetuán, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Santa Cruz Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Cruz Palace:

Bus

Atocha - Pza. Santa Cruz • Lines: 50 (3 min walk)
Concepción Jerónima • Lines: 17, 31 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sol • Lines: L1, L2, L3 (4 min walk)
Ópera • Lines: L2, L5, R (6 min walk)

Train

Sol (7 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (20 min walk)