Commemorative plaque to Benito Pérez Galdós

Commemorative plaque to Benito Pérez Galdós is a memorial in Centro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Commemorative plaque to Benito Pérez Galdós is situated nearby to the square Plaza de Herradores, Madrid, as well as near the art gallery Van Gogh.

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Type: Memorial
Also known as: “Benito Pérez Galdós” and “commemorative plaque to Benito Pérez Galdós”
Inscription: “En una pensión de esta casa vivió el joven escritor BENITO PÉREZ GALDOS entre 1862 y 1863 durante sus primeros meses en Madrid”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Teatro Real and Palacio Real de Madrid.

Teatro Real

Theater building

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The Teatro Real is an opera house in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, and known colloquially as "El Real". it is considered the top institution of the performing and musical arts in the country and one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. Teatro Real is situated 210 metres northwest of Commemorative plaque to Benito Pérez Galdós.

Palacio Real de Madrid

Museum

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The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Palacio Real de Madrid is situated 410 metres west of Commemorative plaque to Benito Pérez Galdós.

Plaza de Herradores, Madrid

Square

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Plaza de Herradores, Madrid is a square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Madrid de los Austrias and Sol.

El Madrid de los Austrias

Neighborhood

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El Madrid de los Austrias is a name used for the old centre of Madrid, built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain as Casa de Austria. The area is located south of the Calle Mayor, in between the Metro stations Sol and Ópera.

Sol

Quarter

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Sol is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid belonging to the district of Centro. It has a total area of around 44.5 hectares. Hugely affected by the impact of tourism, by 2018 it had over 2 tourists per 1 permanent dweller.