La Casa Encendida (Madrid) facts for kids
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La Casa Encendida is a cool place in central Madrid, Spain. It's a special center for social and cultural activities. It opened its doors in December 2002.
This center belongs to the Fundación Montemadrid. This foundation is a group that helps the community. It was started by a Spanish bank called Caja Madrid.
La Casa Encendida offers many fun things to do. You can see modern art shows there. They also have classes and workshops about social issues, culture, and the environment. The cultural program includes live performances, movies, and other kinds of new and exciting art. It's a great place that especially helps young artists show their work.
The name La Casa Encendida means 'The Burning House' in English. This name comes from a book of poems by Luis Rosales Camacho. His family gave permission for the center to use this special name.
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What is La Casa Encendida?
La Casa Encendida is a lively cultural center in Madrid. It brings together art, learning, and community activities. It's a place where people can explore new ideas.
What Happens There?
- Art Exhibitions: You can see modern and cutting-edge art.
- Workshops and Courses: Learn about social topics, culture, and how to protect our planet.
- Performances: Enjoy live shows, music, and dance.
- Film Screenings: Watch interesting movies.
- Support for Young Artists: It helps new artists get started and share their talents.
History of the Building
The building was designed by an architect named Fernando Arbós y Tremanti. Construction started a long time ago, on May 1, 1911.
In its early years, the building was an office for the bank Caja de Ahorros y Monte de Piedad de Madrid. People called it El Monte (meaning 'The Mount'). They also called it La Casa de Empeños ('The Pawnshop'). This is because the Monte de Piedad was a type of charity. It offered loans without interest, like a pawnshop, but it was a helpful service. This charity joined with the Savings Bank of Madrid in 1869.
Building Design
The building has a central courtyard in the middle. Its front, called the facade, looks very new and different for its time. It mixes red brick with gray granite stone. The style combines Italian and Neo-Mudéjar designs.
Links
- Official La Casa Encendida website: http://www.lacasaencendida.es/
- Fundación Montemadrid website
See also
In Spanish: La Casa Encendida para niños
