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The Town Square
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It is on the site of the Plaza de la Villa where the When the Juan Acuña Palace was built, the councilors of Madrid met in the nearby Church of San Salvador to discuss all matters related to the organization of the flourishing Madrid. But the temple was demolished in 1559 (by the way, a plaque on Calle Mayor reminds us of the place where the temple was located) so that arrived the time to build its own headquarters for the City Council.
The person in charge of carrying out the work was the architect Juan Gómez de Mora, although he could not see them. finished, since the works lasted for almost 50 years. Officially inaugurated in 1692, this Casa de la Villa became It was one of the most important buildings in the city, due to its exterior appearance and what happened between its rooms. Already then, this Casa de la Villa showed the two entrances that we can see today. It combined the functions of town hall and prison in the same building. Politicians entered through one door and criminals/convicts through the other.
The appearance of this beautiful Casa de la Villa has undergone renovations throughout history, for example, on the façade that faces Calle Mayor we see a balcony whose architect was another illustrious architect, Juan De Villanueva. It is said that he was ordered to It was built in 1787 so that the queen could watch a procession passing by. But here They have not stopped their renovations. The last is the beautiful elevated passageway that connects this Casa de la Villa with the neighboring Casa de Cisneros, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful corners in all of Madrid. An addition that was placed in 1909.
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One of the monumental ensembles best preserved in Madrid. The name has its origin in the 15th century when Henry IV of Castile granted the city of Madrid the title of Noble and Loyal Villa. It is Located in the historic center, next to the main street, and near the Puerta del Sol, Madrid City Hall was recently located there. Three small streets originate from it, corresponding to the medieval layout of the city: Madrid, El Codo and Cordón.
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