Palacio de Santa Cruz - Reviews from across the web
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Palacio de Santa Cruz Guide - Yahoo! Travel Guide UK The building most representative of the architectural style popular during the Hapsburg reign has an attractive façade, main entrance, towers and interior patios. It was built as the royal jailhouse in the 17th century and famous personalities like playwright Lope de Vega, bandit Luis Candela... uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com
Palacio de Santa Cruz, Madrid The Habsburgers' reign started in 1516 when Carlos I (known as Charles V outside Spain) came to the throne. His successor, Philips II, made Madrid the capital of Spain in 1561. The reign of the Habsburgers ended in 1700, when the French Bourbons took control over Spain. The historic center is still ... aviewoncities.com
Palacio de Santa Cruz, Madrid, Spain (Juan Bautista Crescendi) - Architecture of Madrid, Spain - Spanish Architecture @ Archiseek.com The Palacio de Santa Cruz was built between 1629 and 1643 by Juan Bautista Crescendi. The palace originally served as the royal prison. Many waited here for the verdict of the infamous Spanish Inquisition. The palace was renovated twice: first in 1846 when a fire destroyed much of the building and a... spain.archiseek.com
madrid.placestostay.com - Palacio de santa cruz madrid - visit your favourite attraction It is a red bricked building with twin towers and now is the home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1901. Other attractive features include the main entrance, two interior even patios that provide the natural light and... madrid.placestostay.com
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