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Instituto Cervantes

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    This public institution created by Spain in 1991 is responsible for the promotion and teaching of the Spanish language and the dissemination of Hispanic cultures worldwide.  It has two branches in Madrid: one is located in the popular Calle de Alcalá, alongside the Gran Vía, and the other in the municipality of Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of the illustrious writer, Miguel de Cervantes.

    The Madrid headquarters of this institute is located in Alcalá street, in what is known as the “Edificio de las Cariátides” (Caryatid Building). The former head office of the Central Bank, it was designed by the architects Antonio Palacios and Joaquín Otamendi to house the historic Río de la Plata Bank.

    The Cervantes Institute, present in 88 cities in 45 countries on the five continents, has a lot of cultural activity for all audiences with diverse proposals, such as exhibitions, workshops, talks, film cycles, concerts, etc.

     

     

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    Last updated: 14/02/2023
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    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    de Alcalá, 49
    28014
    Tourist area
    Salesas
    Telephone
    (+34) 91 436 76 00
    Fax
    (+34) 91 436 76 91
    Metro
    Sevilla (L2)
    Banco de España (L2)
    Bus
    0001, 002, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 27, 34, 37, 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 74, 146, 150, 203, M1, C03, SE712, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N25, N26, N27
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Recoletos
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking stations:

    - Banco de España A (calle Alcalá, 49)

    - Sevilla (calle Alcalá, 27)

    - Plaza de Cibeles

    Price

     Free entry.

     

    Times

    Enrolment Times:

    Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 2.30pm

    Opening times for exhibitions and other cultural activities: See programme

    Type
    Cultural venues
    Cultural centres, exhibition halls, foundations

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