Real Academia de la Historia, Madrid

Name: Real Academia de la Historia
Address: Calle del Leon 21, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Telephone: +34 914 29 06 11

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The Real Academia de la Historia is a Spanish institution in Madrid that studies history "ancient and modern, political, civil, ecclesiastical, military, scientific, of letters and arts, that is to say, the different branches of life, of civilisation, and of the culture of the Spanish people". The Academy was established by royal decree of Philip V of Spain on 18 April 1738. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°24'49"N, 3°41'56"W

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Calle del Leon 21Centro Madrid (Cortes)Madrid 28014 Spain

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+34 914 29 06 11

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Monuments and statues
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Which popular attractions are close to Real Academia de la Historia?

Nearby attractions include Palace of the Marquis of Molins, Madrid (1 min walk), Statue of Cervantes, Madrid (2 min walk), Teatro Monumental, Madrid (2 min walk), El abrazo, Madrid (2 min walk).

How to get to Real Academia de la Historia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Real Academia de la Historia:

Bus

Atocha - León • Lines: 26, 32, 6, N26 (2 min walk)
Pza. Matute - Atocha • Lines: M1 (2 min walk)

Metro

Antón Martín • Lines: L1 (3 min walk)
Sevilla • Lines: L2 (8 min walk)

Train

Sol (9 min walk)
Embajadores (16 min walk)