Palace of Altamira, Madrid

Name: Palace of Altamira
Address: Madrid, Spain

#409 among attractions in Madrid

Palace, Neoclassical architecture, Vernacular architecture, Ventura Rodríguez

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The Palace of Altamira, abbreviated Altamira Palace, is a palace located at number 8 Calle de la Flor Alta, near the Gran Via in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1977. It was designed by the architect, Ventura Rodríguez, in 1772, for the Counts of Altamira. ()

Local name: Palacio de Altamira Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°25'18"N, 3°42'26"W

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Centro Madrid (Gran Vía)Madrid Spain

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Palace of Altamira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, Calle de Fuencarral, Palacio del Senado.

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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of Altamira?

Nearby attractions include La Buena Dicha, Madrid (2 min walk), Teatro Lope de Vega, Madrid (2 min walk), Hostal Loyola, Madrid (3 min walk), Edificio Capitol, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Palace of Altamira by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of Altamira:

Bus

Gran Vía - San Bernardo • Lines: 1, 133, 146, 147, 148, 2, 44, 46, 74, 75, N16, N18, N19, N20, N21 (1 min walk)
San Bernardo - La Estrella • Lines: 147, 3 (2 min walk)

Metro

Santo Domingo • Lines: L2 (2 min walk)
Callao • Lines: L3, L5 (4 min walk)

Train

Sol (10 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (16 min walk)