Juan Gómez de Mora facts for kids

Juan Gómez de Mora (1586–1648) was an important Spanish architect from the 17th century. He was a key figure in early Baroque architecture, especially in the city of Madrid.

Juan Gómez de Mora was born and died in Madrid, Spain. His father, also named Juan Gómez, was a famous painter for King Philip II. Juan Gómez de Mora was also related to another architect, Francisco de Mora. A historian named Virginia Tovar Martín has studied his work a lot.

Famous Buildings by Gómez de Mora

Juan Gómez de Mora designed many important buildings. Most of his famous works are in Madrid, but he also designed structures in other Spanish cities.

Buildings in Madrid

• Convent of San Gil: He started working on this convent in 1613.
• Plaza Mayor and surrounding buildings: This famous square in Madrid was designed by him. He also designed the buildings around it, like the Casa de la Panadería (House of the Bakery). These were built between 1617 and 1619.

View of the Casa de la Panadería in the Plaza Mayor de Madrid.

• City Council Building: He worked on this important government building until 1644.
• Mayors Hall and Court House: These buildings were also part of his designs for the city.
• Jail Project: This building later became the Palacio Court de Santa Cruz. Today, it is the Foreign Ministry.
• Augustinian Monastery of Santa Isabel: He worked on this monastery with Jerome Lazarus Goiti from 1639 to 1648.
• Our Lady of Loreto: This project was also a collaboration with Jerome Lazarus Goiti, from 1641 to 1648.
• Toledo Bridge project: He designed plans for this bridge.
• Choir Reform Monastery of Barefoot Royals: He helped redesign the choir area of this monastery.
• Reform of the English College: He worked on changes to this college. The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola now stands on its site.
• Palace of the Councils: This grand palace was another one of his designs.

Buildings in Other Cities

In Getafe

• Cathedral of the Madeleine: This beautiful cathedral in Getafe was designed by Gómez de Mora.

In Alcalá de Henares

• Patio de Santo Tomas de Villanueva: He designed this patio.
• Monasterio de San Bernardo (The Bernardas): This monastery was also one of his works.

See also

In Spanish: Juan Gómez de Mora para niños