Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Juan Gómez de Mora
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Juan Gómez de Mora Marker
En torno a este lugar estuvo La Casa de las Matemáticas, donde vivió de 1614 a 1648 Juan Gómez de Mora, Arquitecto Real y Maestro Mayor de la Villa de Madrid
In the vicinity of this location was La Casa de las Matemáticas, where Juan Gómez de Mora, Royal Architect and Senior Master of Works of the City of Madrid, lived from 1614 to 1648.
Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list.
Location. 40° 25.056′ N, 3° 42.7′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is at the intersection of Calle de Lepanto and Plaza de Oriente, on the left when traveling south on Calle de Lepanto. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Lepanto 6, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Bautista Sachetti (a few steps from this marker); José del Castillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660) (within shouting distance of this marker); La Estatua Ecuestre de Felipe IV / Equestrian Statue of Philip IV (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Iglesia Parroquial de San Juan / San Juan Parish Church (about 90 meters away); Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate (about 90 meters away); Puerta de Xagra / Xagra Gate (about 90 meters away); Las Monarcas Trastámara (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . .
1. Juan Gómez de Mora (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Juan Gómez de Mora (1586–1648) was a Spanish architect, active in the 17th century. He was a main figure of Spanish early-Baroque architecture in the city of Madrid.(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)
2. Juan Gómez de Mora (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
2. Juan Gómez de Mora Marker - wide view
Excerpt (in translation): Juan Gómez de Mora was born on March 26, 1586. His father, a painter for the Chamber of Felipe II, introduced him to artistic circles and his childhood was spent between Madrid and El Escorial, the centers of greatest artistic importance at the time. He studied mathematics and architecture, and was Master of Works and Palace Roommaster under the orders of King Felipe III. Large projects folloed one another: the Royal Monastery of San Gil, the Royal Monastery of La Encarnación, the transformation of the Royal Treasury House, the modernization of the Alcázar, the Royal Chapel of Atocha…(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
3. Juan Gómez de Mora Marker - wider view, looking south on Calle de Lepanto
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
