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The Palace of Santoña (Cámara de Comercio)

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    One of the most prominent features of this typical Madrid mansion, built in 1730, is the carved granite baroque facade, designed by Pedro de Ribera. The palace is also home to one of the finest eclectic interiors in Madrid. It is currently one of the headquarters of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce.

    When the Dukes of Santoña acquired the palace in 1874, they adapted it to the tastes of the time and the decor has been preserved ever since. Thus, a facade was opened up onto Calle de las Huertas, similar to the one created by Ribera on Calle del Príncipe, and a spectacular marble staircase was built, designed by Carlo Nicoli. The sumptuous halls of the main floor are adorned with mural paintings, created by artists of the time, such as Sans Cabot, Pla, Francés and Domínguez among others who, through the neo-baroque language, drew together the Italian Renaissance settings with French Rococo and Oriental styles. 

    Later, the palace became the residence of José de Canalejas. In 1933, it was acquired by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which ordered a complete restoration, carried out by Chueca Goitia. In 1953, the facades were restored, and the palace was later further extended and refurbished. 

    The Chamber of Commerce rents out rooms in the palace to host various types of events.

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    Guided tours
    Last updated: 10/03/2023
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    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    de las Huertas, 13
    28012
    Tourist area
    Barrio de las Letras
    Telephone
    Fax
    Email
    Metro
    Sevilla (L2)
    Antón Martín (L1)
    Sol (L1, L2, L3)
    Bus
    002, 6, 26, 32, 65, M1, SE712, N26
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Sol
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking stations:

    - Huertas (calle Jesús, 1)

    - Plaza de Santa Ana, 10

    Price

    Guided tours in groups of up to 25 people.

    Mon - Fri: €150 + 21% VAT  (whole group)

    Sat- Sun: €250 + 21% VAT  (whole group)

    Times

    Guided tours of the palace organised by the Chamber of Commerce: Check the website-

    They are currently suspended.

    Type
    Sights and monuments

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