Pantheon of Spain

Despite its strategic location close to Atocha station and the Retiro park, this mausoleum is one of the least known yet most symbolic monuments in Patrimonio Nacional’s care. It houses the mortal remains of some of the most influential politicians in Spanish history, including several presidents of the Council of Ministers of the Spanish Parliament.

In addition to their political significance, the tombs are also artistically valuable, with important sculpture groups by Benlliure, Estany, Querol and other artists of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The building, designed by Fernando Arbós, is a work of art in itself: its high ceilings and Gothic arches and the striking neo-Byzantine appearance of its façade make it a unique location in the centre of Madrid.