Palace of Villamejor, Madrid

Name: Palace of Villamejor
Address: Madrid, Spain

#304 among attractions in Madrid

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The Palace of Villamejor is a palace located on the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid, Spain. The state purchased it in 1914 from the Marquesses of Villamejor to serve as the residence of the Prime Minister, a role that it maintained until 1976, when Adolfo Suárez moved the official residence over to the Palace of Moncloa. The palace now houses the Ministry for Territorial Policy. ()

Local name: Palacio de Villamejor Coordinates: 40°25'35"N, 3°41'27"W

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Chamberí (Almagro)Madrid Spain

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

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Which popular attractions are close to Palace of Villamejor?

Nearby attractions include Torres de Colón, Madrid (2 min walk), Monument to Columbus, Madrid (2 min walk), Colón, Madrid (3 min walk), Teatro Fernán Gómez, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Palace of Villamejor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of Villamejor:

Bus

Pº Castellana - Pza. de Colón • Lines: 14, 150, 27, 45, 5, N1, N23, N24, N25, N26 (1 min walk)
Génova - Pza. Colón • Lines: 21, 37, N22, N25, N26 (2 min walk)

Metro

Colón • Lines: L4 (2 min walk)
Serrano • Lines: L4 (6 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (7 min walk)
Sol (22 min walk)