Oratory of the Caballero de Gracia explained

Oratory of Caballero de Gracia
Native Name:Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia
Native Language:Spanish
Coordinates:40.4196°N -3.7007°W
Location:Madrid, Spain
Designation1:Spain
Designation1 Offname:Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia
Designation1 Type:Non-movable
Designation1 Criteria:Monument
Designation1 Date:1956
Designation1 Number:RI-51-0001254

The Oratory of Caballero de Gracia (Spanish: Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia) is a neoclassical church (oratory) located in Madrid, Spain. It is named after Jacobo de Grattis who was known as the Caballero de Gracia.

Juan de Villanueva drew up plans for the reconstruction of an existing church.

The interior has a stained glass window by the firm Maumejean.

Conservation

The northern side of the building was reconstructed in the 20th century when the Gran Via was laid out. The architect was Carlos de Luque López.[1] The facade on the Gran Via was later altered byJavier Feduchi Benlliure.

The building has been given the heritage listing Bien de Interés Cultural and has been protected since 1956.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historia del Real Oratorio . Spanish . 2019-12-13.