The manor that became a library in the chaflán

The Palacio de Zabálburu, located on Calle del Marqués del Duero, number 7 in Madrid, Spain, was built in 1872 by José Segundo de Lema for Francisco de Zabálburu. Following the architectural style of racionalismo neogótico, it stands out with its gothic-style balcony on the chaflán. Originally built as a manor, it was later used as a hotel for the aristocracy. During the Spanish Civil War, it served as the headquarters of the Alianza de Intelectuales Antifascistas.

Numerous intellectuals, including Alberti, María Teresa León, León Felipe, Neruda, Buero Vallejo, and Huidobro, stayed there. The palacio was confiscated from the Counts of Heredia Spínola during the war and is currently occupied by the Biblioteca Francisco de Zabálburu for researchers, created from Francisco de Zabálburu's personal collection, with approximately 20,000 books from the 11th to the 19th century. Today, it also serves as the headquarters of the Mutualidad General Judicial Offices.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons