Palace of Villahermosa
The Palace of Villahermosa (Spanish: Palacio de Villahermosa) is a ducal palace located in Madrid, Spain. It was built in the 18th century and remodelled in 1805 in the neoclassical style. The former townhouse of the Dukes of Villahermosa, it was designated to be of Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
Also recorded as Palacio de Villahermosa, Madrid
Palace of Villahermosa
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- Palace of Villahermosa
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- 1805
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- Spain
- Part of
- Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro and a landscape of Arts and Sciences
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The Palace of Villahermosa (Spanish: Palacio de Villahermosa) is a ducal palace located in Madrid, Spain. It was built in the 18th century and remodelled in 1805 in the neoclassical style. The former townhouse of the Dukes of Villahermosa, it was designated to be of Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
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In 1990 Rafael Moneo reformed this old neoclassic building. Presently it is the headquarters of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
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• Name — Palace of Villahermosa • Native Name — Palacio de Villahermosa • Location — Madrid, Spain • Designation1 — Spain • Designation1 Offname — Palacio de Villahermosa • Designation1 Type — Non-movable • Designation1 Criteria — Monument • Designation1 Date — 1993 • Designation1 Number — RI-51-0008318
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Palace of Villahermosa is recorded from 1805.
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Palace of Villahermosa was established or created in 1805.
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The circumstances in which Palace of Villahermosa stands. Recorded at coordinates 40.4157, -3.6952. Established or created in 1805. Recorded as art museum. Situated in Spain. Villahermosa lies within Madrid. Constitution and standing. It is classified as palace, monument and art museum. It forms part of Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences.
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