Palacio de Fomento facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Palace of Fomento |
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| Native name Spanish: Palacio de Fomento, Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación |
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| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Official name: Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1989 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0006916 |
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The Palace of Fomento (in Spanish: Palacio de Fomento) is also known as the Ministry of Agriculture Building. It's an old office building in Madrid, Spain, built in the late 1800s.
A famous architect named Ricardo Velázquez Bosco designed it. The building was constructed between 1893 and 1897. It stands in an important spot, right across from the Atocha railway station.
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What is the Palace of Fomento?
The name of this building has changed over time. This is because the government department inside it has also changed its official name.
Early Use and Name Changes
When it first opened, the building was home to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. This ministry was called Ministerio de Fomento in Spanish. That's where the building's original name comes from.
For most of its history, the building has been used by the Ministry of Agriculture. You can even see the words "Ministerio de Agricultura" clearly written on the front of the building.
The Ministry Today
In 2008, the Agriculture Ministry joined with the Environment Ministry. Today, the building houses government workers from the current Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Its Spanish name is Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente.
Amazing Sculptures
On top of the Palace of Fomento, you can see a group of beautiful marble sculptures. They were created by an artist named Agustí Querol Subirats in 1905. The sculptures are called La Gloria y los Pegasos, which means "Glory and the Pegasi." Pegasi are mythical winged horses.
Sculpture Replacements
Over the years, the original sculptures got damaged. This happened during the Spanish Civil War and also because of bad weather. In 1976, the damaged marble sculptures were replaced. New bronze copies were made to look just like the originals.
A Protected Building
The Palace of Fomento is a very important building in Spain.
Heritage Status
In 1989, it was added to Spain's national heritage list. It was listed under the name Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).
The building is officially known as a Bien de Interés Cultural. This means it is a "Property of Cultural Interest." It's a special title given to important historical and artistic sites in Spain.
Visiting the Palace
As of 2016, you could take guided tours of the building. These tours happen outside of normal office hours. This allows people to see inside this historic place.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio de Fomento para niños
