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

Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

1. Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa de las Siete Chimeneas
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.

1574 • 1577

(English translation:)

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

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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.

1574 • 1577

Erected by Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid.

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. Marker 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.

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

Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys and Marker image. Click for full size.

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.

(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Santa María Micaela (Madre Sacramento) (about 90 meters away); Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (about 120 meters away); Teatro Apolo (about 120 meters away); Félix Lope de Vega (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . The House With the Seven Chimneys (historiasdemadrid.com). A short, reasonable history of the structure, with the added bonus that it isn't overwrought or mired in stupidity, unlike pretty much every other article on this structure when it comes to the reporting of alleged paranormal events.

Excerpt: "Located in Plaza del Rey, within the Chueca neighborhood, we find the House with the Seven Chimneys, a 16th century building that throughout the centuries it has witnessed all kinds of events and ghost stories."

(Submitted on August 12, 2022.)

Uno, dos, tres...siete! image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022

3. Uno, dos, tres...siete!

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.