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Velázquez Palace
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Palacio de Velázquez, or Velázquez Palace is an exhibition hall located in Buen Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain. Originally known as the Palacio de la Minería, it was built in 1881-3 for the Exposición Nacional de Minería by architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, engineer Alberto Palacio, and ceramist Daniel Zuloaga.
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El Retiro Park
Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Palacio de Cristal
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Great Pond of El Retiro
P.º de Colombia, 2, Retiro, 28016 Madrid, Spain
Monument to Alfonso XII
Monumento Alfonso XII, Parque del Retiro, Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Fuente de la Alcachofa
Parque del Retiro, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Fuente de las Esfinges
P.º de Venezuela, 1D, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Eugenio Trias Municipal Public Library
P.º de Fernán Núñez, 24, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Cecilio Rodríguez Garden
P.º de Fernán Núñez, 1X, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Fountain of the Fallen Angel
Parque del Retiro, Glorieta del Ángel Caído, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Monumento to Martínez Campos
El Retiro Park, Pl. de Guatemala, s/n, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Nearby restaurants
Florida Park Bar & Restaurant
El Retiro Park, P.º de Panamá, 1, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Restaurante Cruz Blanca Las Murallas
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 47, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Barrio Húmedo Madrid
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 37, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Restaurante & Arrocería Berlanga
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 41, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
KultO
C. de Ibiza, 4, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Zoko Retiro - Restaurante en el Retiro
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 27, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Restaurante Mercado de Ibiza
C. de Ibiza, 8, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Restaurante patatín
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 33, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
El Encanto del Retiro Restaurante
C/ del Alcalde Sainz de Baranda, 12, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Erre Que Erre Retiro
C. de Narváez, 72, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
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Velázquez Palace

El Retiro Park, P.º de Venezuela, 2, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Palacio de Velázquez, or Velázquez Palace is an exhibition hall located in Buen Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain. Originally known as the Palacio de la Minería, it was built in 1881-3 for the Exposición Nacional de Minería by architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, engineer Alberto Palacio, and ceramist Daniel Zuloaga.

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attractions: El Retiro Park, Palacio de Cristal, Great Pond of El Retiro, Monument to Alfonso XII, Fuente de la Alcachofa, Fuente de las Esfinges, Eugenio Trias Municipal Public Library, Cecilio Rodríguez Garden, Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Monumento to Martínez Campos, restaurants: Florida Park Bar & Restaurant, Restaurante Cruz Blanca Las Murallas, Barrio Húmedo Madrid, Restaurante & Arrocería Berlanga, KultO, Zoko Retiro - Restaurante en el Retiro, Restaurante Mercado de Ibiza, Restaurante patatín, El Encanto del Retiro Restaurante, Erre Que Erre Retiro
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+34 917 74 10 00
Website
museoreinasofia.es

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Nearby attractions of Velázquez Palace

El Retiro Park

Palacio de Cristal

Great Pond of El Retiro

Monument to Alfonso XII

Fuente de la Alcachofa

Fuente de las Esfinges

Eugenio Trias Municipal Public Library

Cecilio Rodríguez Garden

Fountain of the Fallen Angel

Monumento to Martínez Campos

El Retiro Park

El Retiro Park

4.8

(62.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Palacio de Cristal

Palacio de Cristal

4.6

(17.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Great Pond of El Retiro

Great Pond of El Retiro

4.7

(12.8K)

Closed
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Monument to Alfonso XII

Monument to Alfonso XII

4.7

(1.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Velázquez Palace

Florida Park Bar & Restaurant

Restaurante Cruz Blanca Las Murallas

Barrio Húmedo Madrid

Restaurante & Arrocería Berlanga

KultO

Zoko Retiro - Restaurante en el Retiro

Restaurante Mercado de Ibiza

Restaurante patatín

El Encanto del Retiro Restaurante

Erre Que Erre Retiro

Florida Park Bar & Restaurant

Florida Park Bar & Restaurant

3.9

(4.6K)

$$$

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Restaurante Cruz Blanca Las Murallas

Restaurante Cruz Blanca Las Murallas

4.0

(1.3K)

Click for details
Barrio Húmedo Madrid

Barrio Húmedo Madrid

4.6

(518)

$$$

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Restaurante & Arrocería Berlanga

Restaurante & Arrocería Berlanga

4.2

(445)

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3.0
7y

Palacio de Velázquez is an exhibition hall located just south of the lake in Parque Del Retiro. This is a 19th century covered pavilion designed by architect, Ricardo Velazquez Bosco, for whom the building takes name.

The building was originally constructed for the National Exhibition for Mining, Metals, Ceramics, Glass and Mineral Waters Industries in 1884. Afterwards, it continued to host overseas exhibits.

Today it is organised and operated as an extension of Museo Reina Sofia, hosting contemporary arts and related exhibitions. Opening hours are 11am to 8pm during summer. Check their website for exact hours at other times of the year.

Architecturally, Palacio de Velázquez is an attractive building to see as well. This is a red brick and tile structure. However, Velázquez made use iron and glass as well, allowing in natural light to illuminate the interior. He also decorated the outer walls with colourful ceramic patterns which are interesting to see and worth a few clicks from your camera.

Note: Not far from this location you can also view the Palacio de Cristal building which Velázquez designed in 1888, as a replica of London's Crystal Palace (from the Great Exhibition of 1851). This is another very attractive building well worth seeing if you enjoy architecture or seeing historical structures during...

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5.0
4y

Durante la época de esplendor de las Fundiciones en el S.XIX, el hierro se convirtió en protagonista de la ciudad, utilizado en la construcción de los elementos urbanos: rejas, bancos, farolas, quioscos ,etc, que daría una nueva imagen a Madrid y propiciaría el nacimiento de una Arquitectura del Hierro. A imitación de otros países europeos, se levantaron grandes construcciones, como el primer viaducto, estaciones, mercados (todos desaparecidos excepto el de San Miguel), invernaderos, y pabellones para la celebración de exposiciones. Éste, en el Parque del Retiro, toma su nombre del arquitecto Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, que colaboró en la construcción con el ceramista Daniel Zuloaga y el ingeniero Alberto del Palacio (y fue también responsable de la creación del vecino Palacio de Cristal, levantado en 1887 para albergar una exposición de plantas exóticas traídas de Filipinas). Concebido como pabellón principal de la Exposición Internacional de Minería, Artes Metalúrgicas, Cerámica, Cristalería y Aguas Minerales de 1883, sigue el modelo que Joseph Paxton estableció en el Crystal Palace de Londres en 1851. Aunque la muestra constaba de más edificios en las inmediaciones del Estanque, sólo el Palacio de Velázquez se ha conservado hasta hoy. Una vez finalizada la exposición, el gobierno lo destinó a Museo de Ultramar.

El edificio tiene una gran nave central con bóveda de cañón y cuatro torreones en las esquinas, unidos por galerías. Las fachadas de fábrica de ladrillo en dos colores están decoradas con figuras escultóricas y cerámica. La armadura, la cubierta y los marcos de los huecos son de hierro, cinc y cristal; y la iluminación es natural gracias a la superficie acristalada. Todos los materiales empleados provenían de la industria española; el ladrillo de Zaragoza, los adornos realizados en barro cocido de la madrileña casa de Santigosa y Cia, los azulejos de la Real Fábrica de la Moncloa, el mármol de varias de las casas participantes en la Exposición y las columnas de la Fundición Sanford.

En las fachadas y en el pórtico de entrada podemos ver las cerámicas de Daniel Zuloaga, el famoso ceramista, a quien se debe también la decoración del vecino Palacio de Cristal, del edificio ABC Serrano, la Casa de Allende y el edificio de la Compañía Colonial en la calle Mayor. Quizá la parte más vistosa sea la entrada, en la fachada sur, con una elegante escalinata de mármol blanco, adornada a sus lados por dos figuras de animales mitológicos, y a continuación un pórtico con tres arcos de medio punto sobre columnas jónicas. A los lados del pórtico existen dos discretos bajorrelieves, a la izquierda dedicado a las Bellas Artes y a la derecha dedicado a la Minería. Curiosamente, entre los adornos de la fachada, figura la efigie del pintor Diego Velázquez, ¡como para añadir confusión al asunto del nombre! En la galería central, de dieciocho metros de altura, las cubiertas y las columnas de hierro son las únicas protagonistas. Actualmente es sede de exposiciones del Museo Reina Sofía. La entrada es gratuita. Abre de 10 a 18 en invierno (Noviembre-Febrero), de 10 a 21 en horario de verano (Abril-Septiembre) y de 10 a 19 en...

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3.0
8y

At the time we went, the exhibition on display was of the works of Franz Erhard Walther. While the exhibition wasn't necessarily for my tastes, the building itself is great to showcase works of art such as the one on display.

The building is located inside the park. It has air conditioning which is an amazing break from the blazing heat. The staff there were all nice and for those who need it, there is a bathroom there too.

The most amazing part of our trip to this location though was the local artist posted just outside the entrance of the building. His name is Yonathan and he has many local pieces of art for sale should you be interested. My wife and I bought a few of his pieces during our trip and would highly recommend them to others. However, the highlight of Yonathan was not just his artwork but he is one of the most friendliest, nice individuals to talk to. He has many great tips for visitors and has a great story to tell should you be interested. Definitely recommend talking a moment to...

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Palacio de Velázquez is an exhibition hall located just south of the lake in Parque Del Retiro. This is a 19th century covered pavilion designed by architect, Ricardo Velazquez Bosco, for whom the building takes name. The building was originally constructed for the National Exhibition for Mining, Metals, Ceramics, Glass and Mineral Waters Industries in 1884. Afterwards, it continued to host overseas exhibits. Today it is organised and operated as an extension of Museo Reina Sofia, hosting contemporary arts and related exhibitions. Opening hours are 11am to 8pm during summer. Check their website for exact hours at other times of the year. Architecturally, Palacio de Velázquez is an attractive building to see as well. This is a red brick and tile structure. However, Velázquez made use iron and glass as well, allowing in natural light to illuminate the interior. He also decorated the outer walls with colourful ceramic patterns which are interesting to see and worth a few clicks from your camera. Note: Not far from this location you can also view the Palacio de Cristal building which Velázquez designed in 1888, as a replica of London's Crystal Palace (from the Great Exhibition of 1851). This is another very attractive building well worth seeing if you enjoy architecture or seeing historical structures during your travels.
Kunpyo TryonKunpyo Tryon
At the time we went, the exhibition on display was of the works of Franz Erhard Walther. While the exhibition wasn't necessarily for my tastes, the building itself is great to showcase works of art such as the one on display. The building is located inside the park. It has air conditioning which is an amazing break from the blazing heat. The staff there were all nice and for those who need it, there is a bathroom there too. The most amazing part of our trip to this location though was the local artist posted just outside the entrance of the building. His name is Yonathan and he has many local pieces of art for sale should you be interested. My wife and I bought a few of his pieces during our trip and would highly recommend them to others. However, the highlight of Yonathan was not just his artwork but he is one of the most friendliest, nice individuals to talk to. He has many great tips for visitors and has a great story to tell should you be interested. Definitely recommend talking a moment to speak with him!
macedonboymacedonboy
I visited the Palacio de Velázquez during an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Tetsuya Ishida. Much of the work seems to focus around the de-humanising automation of modern work (because breaking you back working in a field was better?). I loved the way the works invoked a feeling despair by workers struggling to adapt to social and technological changes in contemporary life and working demands. A fantastic exhibition. The building itself is also worth seeing for it's mix of Neo-Classical and Neo-Mudejar, with it's lovely polychromic brickwork and especially two winged lions at the entrance.
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Palacio de Velázquez is an exhibition hall located just south of the lake in Parque Del Retiro. This is a 19th century covered pavilion designed by architect, Ricardo Velazquez Bosco, for whom the building takes name. The building was originally constructed for the National Exhibition for Mining, Metals, Ceramics, Glass and Mineral Waters Industries in 1884. Afterwards, it continued to host overseas exhibits. Today it is organised and operated as an extension of Museo Reina Sofia, hosting contemporary arts and related exhibitions. Opening hours are 11am to 8pm during summer. Check their website for exact hours at other times of the year. Architecturally, Palacio de Velázquez is an attractive building to see as well. This is a red brick and tile structure. However, Velázquez made use iron and glass as well, allowing in natural light to illuminate the interior. He also decorated the outer walls with colourful ceramic patterns which are interesting to see and worth a few clicks from your camera. Note: Not far from this location you can also view the Palacio de Cristal building which Velázquez designed in 1888, as a replica of London's Crystal Palace (from the Great Exhibition of 1851). This is another very attractive building well worth seeing if you enjoy architecture or seeing historical structures during your travels.
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At the time we went, the exhibition on display was of the works of Franz Erhard Walther. While the exhibition wasn't necessarily for my tastes, the building itself is great to showcase works of art such as the one on display. The building is located inside the park. It has air conditioning which is an amazing break from the blazing heat. The staff there were all nice and for those who need it, there is a bathroom there too. The most amazing part of our trip to this location though was the local artist posted just outside the entrance of the building. His name is Yonathan and he has many local pieces of art for sale should you be interested. My wife and I bought a few of his pieces during our trip and would highly recommend them to others. However, the highlight of Yonathan was not just his artwork but he is one of the most friendliest, nice individuals to talk to. He has many great tips for visitors and has a great story to tell should you be interested. Definitely recommend talking a moment to speak with him!
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I visited the Palacio de Velázquez during an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Tetsuya Ishida. Much of the work seems to focus around the de-humanising automation of modern work (because breaking you back working in a field was better?). I loved the way the works invoked a feeling despair by workers struggling to adapt to social and technological changes in contemporary life and working demands. A fantastic exhibition. The building itself is also worth seeing for it's mix of Neo-Classical and Neo-Mudejar, with it's lovely polychromic brickwork and especially two winged lions at the entrance.
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