Escuelas Pías de San Fernando facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Escuelas Pías de San Fernando |
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| Native name Spanish: Escuelas Pías de San Fernando |
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| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Built | 18th century |
| Architectural style(s) | baroque |
| Official name: Escuelas Pías de San Fernando | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1996 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0009577 |
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The Escuelas Pías de San Fernando is a special building in Madrid, Spain. It used to be a church, but it was badly damaged by fire during the Spanish Civil War. Today, the old ruins have been turned into a modern university library for UNED, which is a distance learning university in Spain. In 1996, this building was recognized as a Bien de Interés Cultural, meaning it's an important cultural site that needs to be protected.
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A Look at the Building's History
The Escuelas Pías de San Fernando was built a long time ago, in the 18th century. It was designed in the Baroque style, which is known for its fancy and detailed decorations. Imagine a building with lots of curves, grand arches, and beautiful sculptures!
From Church to Library
For many years, this building served as a church and a school. It was a place where people went to learn and worship. However, during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), many buildings were damaged, and the Escuelas Pías was one of them. A big fire destroyed much of the church, leaving it in ruins.
A New Purpose
After the war, the building stayed in ruins for a long time. But instead of tearing it down, people decided to give it a new life. The UNED university saw a chance to create something new and useful from the old structure. They carefully rebuilt parts of it and turned the historic space into a modern library. This shows how old buildings can be given new purposes while still keeping their history.
What is a Bien de Interés Cultural?
When a building or site is declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (which means "Property of Cultural Interest" in Spanish), it means it's very important to the history and culture of Spain. This special title helps protect the site, making sure it's preserved for future generations to enjoy and learn from. It's like saying, "This place is a national treasure!"
Images for kids
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The Escuelas Pías de San Fernando building in Madrid.
See also
In Spanish: Escuelas Pías de San Fernando para niños
