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Senate Building

    Information

    Located next to the Plaza of Spain, this building was the former Augustinian convent and later the Senate Building in 1835. From 1931 to 1977 various political events caused the building to be dedicated to other functions. Thus, the republican regime abolished the Senate, and during the reign of Franco the building housed the National Movement until, with the return of democracy, it again became the Senate Building.

    The building has undergone many reforms since 1820, the architect Isidro González Velázquez transformed the floor of the church into a chamber and reformed the interior with neoclassical traces. Between 1844 and 1850, Aníbal Álvarez Bouquel carried out a complete restoration of the interior, in addition to building a new neoclassical style façade.

    In 1882 it was again modified by Emilio Rodríguez Ayuso, who eliminated all elements of the building that remained of its former religious use and built a magnificent library and reading room. Finally, in 1987 it was decided to expand the complex by adding a new building, which was designed by architect Salvador Gayarre, being inaugurated by King Juan Carlos I in 1991.

    Since 2008, the building of the Convento e Iglesia de las Reparadoras has been part of the Senate, which acquired it to expand its facilities and have specific rooms for the self-governing regions, although, as a result of the economic crisis and the lack of budgetary stability, the adaptation work could not be completed. In February 2020, the Senate expansion project was resumed.

    Services
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    Pay car parking
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    Shop
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    Library
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    Information points
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    Guided tours
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    Lift

    The corresponding system for optimal hearing during the guided visit is available for visitors with a hearing impairment.

    Last updated: 31/01/2023
    Practical Information
    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    de Bailén, 3
    28013
    Tourist area
    Austrias
    Telephone
    (+34) 91 538 13 75
    Fax
    Metro
    Plaza de España (L2, L3, L10)
    Bus
    3, 25, 39, 46, 62, 75, 138, 148, C1, C2, N18, N19, N20
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Príncipe Pío
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking stations:

    - San Quintín (calle Pavía, 6)

    - Plaza de España A y B (calle Princesa, 5)

    Price

    Free tours upon reservation.

    Times

    Guided tours:

    Mon - Thurs: 10am / 11am / 12pm / 1pm/ 4pm / 5pm / 6pm

    Friday: 10am / 11am / 12pm / 1pm

    There will be no visits in August, at Easter, on bank holidays and on days on which a plenary session is held.

    Plenary sessions: check the calendar on the web.

     

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    Sights and monuments

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