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

"Amador"

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

1. "Amador" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa vivió y tuvo su estudio el fotógrafo Amador Cuesta Barrientos "Amador" (1863-1939) y para él posaron los más destacados personajes de su época

(English translation:)

In this building the photographer Amador Cuesta Barrientos (1863-1939), "Amador", lived and had his studio, and the most noted personalities of his era posed for him.

Erected 2002 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.

Location. 40° 25.032′ N, 3° 42.205′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Sol. It is at the intersection of Calle del Carmen and Perta del Sol, on the right when traveling north on Calle del Carmen. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Puerta del Sol 12, Madrid 28013, 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: Jorge Luis Borges (a few steps from this marker); Juan Gris

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dos de Mayo Uprising Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monasterio de San Felipe (about 120 meters away); Hans Christian Andersen (about 150 meters away); Fray Matías de Irala (about 150 meters away); Ratón Pérez (about 180 meters away); Ramón de Mesonero Romanos (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . Amador Cuesta Barrientos "AMADOR" (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish).

Excerpt (in translation): "His new headquarters in 1898, in Puerta del Sol, would consolidate his prestige. It was then number 13 (today 12) on the 5th floor on the left, the attic with a beautiful terrace in front of the remarkable clock, where he held evening gatherings. Even today you can see from the outside the zinc roof that corresponded to his professional rooms. Its inauguration was noted in numerous newspapers. It had a gallery in the portal that attracted notice, through which "all of Madrid" passed."

(Submitted on June 1, 2022.)

"Amador" Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022

2. "Amador" Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.