Cortes in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Santiago Bonavia
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
1. Santiago Bonavia Marker
SANTIAGO BONAVIA
pintor, arquitecto y decorador de Felipe V y Fernando VI
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. It is on Calle de Alcalα. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Alcalα 38, Madrid 28014, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jaime Marquet (a few steps from this marker); Fιlix Lope de Vega (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Teatro Apolo (about 90 meters away); Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (about 120
this page online
Also see . . . Santiago Bonavνa (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Santiago Bonavνa (Italian: Giacomo Bonavia) (16951759) was an Italian architect and painter who was active in Spain during the 18th century.(Submitted on May 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Called in 1731 by King Philip V of Spain, Cardinal Infante Luis of Chinchσn 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."
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 236 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
