Spanish Congress of Deputies (Madrid)
The Congress of Deputies of Madrid is located in the Palacio de las Cortes, a splendid and monumental building of Neoclassical style situated in the homonymous square that houses the chambers of the Spanish parliament. It was built between 1843 and 1850 in what was the Convent of the Holy Spirit, a huge architectural complex destroyed by a fire in 1823. After the Progressive Party came to power, the site was chosen for the palace that would host the Congress of Deputies.
The ambitious project was carried out by the renowned architect Narciso Pascual Colomer, who gave the architectural complex a magnificence that mixed the Neoclassicism of the 19th century with the monumentality of the great Roman buildings. The design includes an imposing palatial-style façade with marked Renaissance elements and two floors, the first of which is padded and the second maintaining splendid windows with pediments with a straight finish.
The main entrance to the enclosure is a monumental gate with a Corinthian colonnade supporting a wide classically Roman triangular pediment decorated with a beautiful bas-relief that represents Spain with the Constitution. This is accompanied by the representation of Justice, the Fortress, Freedom, the Sciences, Courage, Fine Arts and Harmony, among other allegories.
The interior of the venue is decorated with lavish works of art and beautiful finishes reflecting its importance. Highlights are the semicircular chamber area, the Session Hall, the Congress Presidency, the Library and the Ministers' Room.
The beauty of the architectural complex of the Congress of Deputies is considered the crowning work of Narciso Pascual Colomer. It is one of the most stunning legislative palaces in Europe.
The ambitious project was carried out by the renowned architect Narciso Pascual Colomer, who gave the architectural complex a magnificence that mixed the Neoclassicism of the 19th century with the monumentality of the great Roman buildings. The design includes an imposing palatial-style façade with marked Renaissance elements and two floors, the first of which is padded and the second maintaining splendid windows with pediments with a straight finish.
The main entrance to the enclosure is a monumental gate with a Corinthian colonnade supporting a wide classically Roman triangular pediment decorated with a beautiful bas-relief that represents Spain with the Constitution. This is accompanied by the representation of Justice, the Fortress, Freedom, the Sciences, Courage, Fine Arts and Harmony, among other allegories.
The interior of the venue is decorated with lavish works of art and beautiful finishes reflecting its importance. Highlights are the semicircular chamber area, the Session Hall, the Congress Presidency, the Library and the Ministers' Room.
The beauty of the architectural complex of the Congress of Deputies is considered the crowning work of Narciso Pascual Colomer. It is one of the most stunning legislative palaces in Europe.
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