Palace of la Bolsa de Madrid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Palace of la Bolsa de Madrid |
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| Native name Spanish: Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid |
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| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Architect | Enrique María Repullés |
| Official name: Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1992 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0007091 |
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The Palace of la Bolsa de Madrid (in Spanish, Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid) is a beautiful old building in Madrid, Spain. It was built in the 1800s. This palace has a classic look, called neo-classical. It features a grand entrance with six tall Corinthian columns. In 1992, it was recognized as a special heritage site. This means it's an important building protected by the government.
History of the Palace
The Palace of la Bolsa de Madrid was built for a very important purpose. It was designed to be the home of Spain's main stock exchange, called the Bolsa de Madrid. A stock exchange is a place where people buy and sell parts of companies.
The palace officially opened its doors in 1893. The Queen Regent of Spain at the time, Maria Cristina, was there for the opening. A Queen Regent is someone who rules a country when the king or queen is too young. The Bolsa de Madrid still uses this historic building today.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid para niños
