The Palacio de Santa Cruz was originally established as a royal prison. It is one of the finest monuments built in adherence to the Habsburg style of architecture.
The Palacio de Santa Cruz in Madrid was constructed over a span of almost fourteen years from 1629-1643. It was built by Juan Bautista Crescendi. The palace was built with the intention that it would serve as the royal prison. It is here that the judgment of the Spanish Inquisition was supposed to be delivered. The building underwent severe damage owing to a fire which broke out in 1846. Further damages were inflicted during the Spanish Civil War. At present the building serves as the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which has
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occupied the premises since 1901.
Architecture of the Palacio de Santa Cruz
The architecture of Palacio de Santa Cruz is in accordance with the Habsburg style of architecture. In fact, it is one of the finest specimens of this form in the city. It occupies a central location in the city and is situated at Plaza de la Provincia. The palace is said to have been constructed at a site that was known as the center of the Habsburg rule.
The building was constructed of red colored bricks and comprised of twin towers. It constitutes one of the chief tourist attractions in the city and is flocked by thousands of tourists each year.
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