Justicia in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Casa de las Siete Chimeneas
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House of the Seven Chimneys
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
1. Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys Marker
Arquitecto • Antonio Sillero
Este edificio construído por el arquitecto Antonio Sillero para el Secretario de Indias, Pedro de Ledesma. Es uno de los palacios más antiguos de Madrid. El edificio original corresponde al cuerpo rectangular con fachada, por su lado mayor, a la Calle Infantas. De gusto Herreriano, alterna la mampostería y el sillar. En 1586, Andrea de Lurano, amplió el edificio con la construcción de otro cuerpo. A finales del Siglo XIX, Agustín Ortiz de Villajos acometió una importante reforma del viejo caseron y Antonio Capo procedió después a la reconstrucción del mismo. En 1958 fue restaurado por Fernando Chueca Goitia y José A. Domínguez Salazar. En 1985 pasó a ser sede del Ministerio de Cultura. Y en 1995 fue declarado Bien de Interes Cultural.
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This building was built by the architect Antonio Sillero for the Secretary of the Indies, Pedro de Ledesma. It is one of the oldest palaces in Madrid. The original building started as a rectangular body with a facade on its longest side, aligned with the Calle Infantas. In Herrerian taste, it alternates between masonry and ashlar. In 1586, Andrea de Lurano enlarged the building with the construction an additional wing. At the end of the 19th century, Agustín Ortiz de Villajos undertook a major renovation of the old mansion, and Antonio Capo later proceeded to rebuild it. In 1958 it was restored by Fernando Chueca Goitia and José A. Domínguez Salazar. In 1985 it became the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture. And in 1995 it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.
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Erected by Colegio
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.
Location. 40° 25.209′ N, 3° 41.801′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Justicia. It is at the intersection of Calle de Colmenares and Plaza del Rey, on the right when traveling north on Calle de Colmenares. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madrid 28004, 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: Lyceum Club Femenino / Women's Lyceum Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Asenjo Barbieri (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Circo Price (within shouting distance of this marker); Enrique Jardiel Poncela
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
2. Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys and Marker
The marker can (barely) be seen here to the left of the arched entryway - it's fairly small.
Also see . . . House of the Seven Chimneys. Atlas Obscura website entry (Submitted on July 11, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
3. Uno, dos, tres...siete!
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
