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Parliament Description
(Local Name: Palacio de las Cortes) The Palacio de las Cortes, with its Neo-Classical portico, stands in the Carrera de San Jerónimo, opposite the charming little Plaza de las Cortes and the grandoise facade of the palace Hotel. The building was erected in 1843-50 (architect Pascual y Colomer) on the site of the old Convent of the Holy Ghost. Flanking the steps leading up to the bronze entrance door (opened only on ceremonial occasions) are two bronze lions cast from cannon captured in the Moroccan War which ended in 1860.

The history of the Spanish Cortes has been full of vicissitudes. Its origins date back to the popular assemblies of medieval Spain. The first modern Spanish Constitution was promulgated
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Hobbies & Activities category: Government or institution building;  Architecture - Neo-Classical
Address
Palacio de las Cortes
Carrera de San Jerónimo
E-28014 Madrid
Spain
Hours
Always closed on:
Madrid Day - Spain (May 2)
Transit
Metro: Banco d'España; Bus: 4, 14, 15, 27, M1.
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