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St Diego and St Vicente School

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    Built between 1903 and 1906 by the architect Juan Bautista Lázaro, this school-orphanage was founded by the Marquesses of Vallejo with the aim of aiding and educating orphan girls. Located in Chamberí and opened on 13 November 1906 with a capacity for 200 beds, it was left in the charge of the St Vincent de Paul Sisters of Charity.

    As for the building, it is built over a quadrilateral ground plan structured around two patios separated by a central body where the chapel is located. It follows no defined architectural style as it blends the typical Neo-Múdejar bare brick stonework with Neo-Gothic elements, such as the double lancet arches on the first floor.

    Last updated: 02/02/2022
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    Address
    Paseo
    de Eduardo Dato, 4
    28010
    Tourist area
    Chamberí
    Telephone
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    Email
    Metro
    Iglesia (L1)
    Rubén Darío (L5)
    Bus
    3, 7, 40, 147
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Recoletos
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking station: Glorieta Rubén Darío, 2

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