Oratory of the Caballero de Gracia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oratory of Caballero de Gracia
Native name Spanish: Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia
Location	Madrid, Spain
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest
Official name: Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia
Type	Non-movable
Criteria	Monument
Designated	1956
Reference no.	RI-51-0001254
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The Oratory of Caballero de Gracia is a beautiful old church located in Madrid, Spain. It's called an "oratory" because it's a special place for prayer and worship. The church is named after a person known as the Caballero de Gracia, whose real name was Jacobo de Grattis.

A Special Design

Who Designed It?

A famous Spanish architect named Juan de Villanueva drew the plans for this church. He was known for his neoclassical style, which means he used ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. He helped rebuild an older church that was already there.

Inside the Oratory

When you go inside, you can see a lovely stained glass window. This window was made by a company called Maumejean, which was famous for its beautiful glass art.

Protecting a Historic Building

Changes Over Time

In the 20th century, a big new street called the Gran Via was built in Madrid. Because of this, the northern side of the Oratory had to be rebuilt. An architect named Carlos de Luque López worked on this reconstruction. Later, Javier Feduchi Benlliure made more changes to the front of the building that faces the Gran Via.

A Protected Treasure

The Oratory of Caballero de Gracia is considered a very important historical building. It has been given a special heritage listing called Bien de Interés Cultural in Spain. This means it is protected by law and has been since 1956. This protection helps make sure the building stays safe for many years to come.

See also

In Spanish: Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia para niños

• Catholic Church in Spain
• List of oldest church buildings