Madrid celebrates 150 years since the birth of Antonio Palacios, the architect who transformed the capital forever

Guided visits to its main buildings, conferences, dramatized itineraries, concerts, children’s workshops or exhibitions These are some of the activities that we can enjoy.

He former Communications Palace (headquarters of the Madrid City Council), the Círculo de Bellas Artes, the old Hospital de Jornaleros (headquarters of the Department of Housing, Transport and Infrastructure of the Community of Madrid), the Spanish Bank of the Río de la Plata (today Cervantes Institute), the Metro Engine Shed, Palazuelo House and a tour of its most emblematic buildings on Gran Vía will be the spaces that will offer Guided visits throughout the year. The first to open were the old Day Laborers Hospital, the Gran Vía Hospital and the Cibeles Palace. The rest will take place between October and December.

A wide variety of free initiatives that will allow you to learn about his life, the characteristics of his peculiar architecture and his most famous works.

Until June 30, from Friday to Sunday former Day Labor Hospital will also host a theatrical meeting in his yard. An original way to discover and delve into the history of Antonio Palacios and his social mission as an urban planner. Set in the present, it also represents a contrast between his important contribution and his mark on future generations of architects.

And it will be in this same location, the former Day Labor Hospitalone of his most unique and monumental works, where you can enjoy a concert festival dedicated to his figure. Conceived as a sound map, four musical routes have been defined with different destinations and musical styles. From Madrid to America passing through his native Galicia in the key of swing, chamber music or Galician folklore.