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

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya

Arquitectos • Manuel Galíndez • Fernando Arzadún

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

1. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Este edificio fue construído por el Banco de Vizcaya sobre el solar del antiguo Teatro Apolo y responde a un claro intento de conjugar del lenguaje de la arquitectura moderna con las necesidades de de representación propias de un edificio bancario en una zona que se destaca como centro financiero y comercial de la ciudad en el primer tercio del siglo XX. Consta de nueve plantas en la planta baja se alinean sobre el eje centre el portal y vestíbulo con gran patio de operaciones, muy alargado, actúa como patio en las plantas superiores. La Fachada, de granito pulimentado, está dominada por un gran orden de pilastras hasta la cuarta planta.

1930 - 1934

(English translation:)

This building was built by the Banco de Vizcaya on the site of the old Apolo Theater and responds to a clear attempt to combine the language of modern architecture with the representational needs of a bank building in an area that stands out as the financial and commercial center of the city in the first third of the 20th century. It consists of nine floors aligned along the central axis of the portal and vestibule,

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with a large operations area, very elongated, acting as a patio on the upper floors. The facade, made of polished granite, is dominated by a large order of pilasters up to the fourth floor.

Erected by Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 40° 25.147′ N, 3° 41.781′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Justicia. Marker is on Calle de Alcalá, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Alcalá 45, Madrid 28014, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Teatro Apolo (here, next to this marker); Félix Lope de Vega (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Prim y Prats (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Asenjo Barbieri (about 90 meters away); Santiago Bonavia (about 120 meters away); Jaime Marquet (about 120 meters away); Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys (about 120 meters away); Lyceum Club Femenino / Women's Lyceum Club (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

2. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Marker - wide view

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

3. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.