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Partial view of the façade of the Academy of Fine Arts, Madrid © Paolo Giocoso. E.M. Promoción Madrid, S.A.

Category

Architecture and civil engineering

Date

Siglo XX

Style

Eclecticism

Calle de Alcalá 42 (Esq. C/ del Marqués de Casa Riera, 2)
28014 Madrid
Madrid

Telephone+34 913605400

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In Calle de Alcalá you will find this impressive building, designed by architect Antonio Palacios and a good example of Madrid’s cultural life. Building work was started in 1921 and it was opened in 1926. It has a rectangular floor plan and a pyramid-shaped façade. The decoration is particularly worthy of note with sculptures such as the goddess Minerva, reliefs and paintings. The 48-metre high building has a stunning interior with exhibition rooms, a library, beautiful lounge/dining room, as well as a dance hall and the Sala de Columnas room.

Practical information

Timetables

Tuesday to Sunday

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Closing days: Monday

Roof From Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 to 01:00 Friday, Saturday and holiday eve, from 12:00 to 02:00

Rates

General: €5

Reduced: €4

Admission to the building and the café-restaurant: free

Admission to the exhibition rooms (Tuesday to Sunday) and the café-restaurant: €4

Admission to the CBA roof (Monday to Sunday) and the café-restaurant: €4

Combined admission. Admission to the CBA roof (Monday to Sunday), the exhibition rooms (Tuesday to Sunday) and the café-restaurant: 5 €

Services
Café / restaurant
Exhibitions

Accessibility
Guide dogs permitted
Lift
Disabled toilets
Car park

Reservations
E-mail: visitasguiadas@circulobellasartes.com