Palacio de Santa Cruz - details and images
Habsburg rule began in 1516 when Carlos I (also known as Charles V outside of Spain) came to the throne. His successor, Philip II moved the Spanish capital Madrid in 1561. This domination of the Habsburg dynasty ended in 1700 when the French Bourbon family took control of Spain. The historical center still bears the name of Hapsburg Madrid, while the eastern side of Bourbon Madrid.
Palacio de Santa Cruz was built between 1629 and 1643 by Juan Bautista Crescendi. The palace was a prison init. Many detainees have waited for this verdict to the famous Spanish Inquisition. For most of her next step was the execution of the Plaza Mayor.
The palace was renovated twice: once in 1846 when a fire almost completely destroyed the building and the second time in 1940 because the building had suffered damage during the civil war in 30 years. Palacio de Santa Cruz is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1901.
Transport: Underground - Sol (M1, M2, M3)
Address: Plaza de Santa Cruz
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