Cortes in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Santiago Bonavia

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

1. Santiago Bonavia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta calle murió en 1759
SANTIAGO BONAVIA
pintor, arquitecto y decorador de Felipe V y Fernando VI

(English translation:)

Santiago Bonavia, painter, architect and decorator for Philip V and Fernando VI, died on this street in 1759.

Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 40° 25.101′ N, 3° 41.828′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Cortes. Marker is on Calle de Alcalá. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Alcalá 38, Madrid 28014, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jaime Marquet (a few steps from this marker); Félix Lope de Vega (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Teatro Apolo (about 90 meters away); Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (about 120 meters away); Juan Prim y Prats

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(about 120 meters away); Francisco Asenjo Barbieri (about 180 meters away); Enrique Jardiel Poncela (about 180 meters away); Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . Santiago Bonavía (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: "Santiago Bonavía (Italian: Giacomo Bonavia) (1695–1759) was an Italian architect and painter who was active in Spain during the 18th century.

Called in 1731 by King Philip V of Spain, Cardinal Infante Luis of Chinchón commissioned him in 1739 the construction in Madrid of the Church of Sts. Justus and Pastor, today's Pontifical Basilica of Saint Michael.

Bonavia was member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando since its creation by royal decree in 1744. He became director of the Architecture department in 1753."

(Submitted on May 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)

Santiago Bonavia Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

2. Santiago Bonavia Marker - wide view

Of the two markers visible here, the one for Santiago Bonavia is on the left, and that of Jaime Marquet is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.