Palacio de Liria
More informationThe Fundación Casa de Alba was created to preserve and open up the cultural legacy built over centuries by one of Spain's most prominent noble families. Its mission goes beyond conservation, extending that heritage to the public through three singular spaces in the country.
The Palacio de Liria, in Madrid, is the crown jewel. Built in the 18th century and rebuilt after its destruction in the Civil War, it holds a collection of more than eight hundred works spanning paintings, sculptures, tapestries, porcelain, and historical documents. Within its walls, Goya, Rubens, El Greco, Titian, Velázquez, and Rembrandt hang side by side, alongside handwritten letters from Columbus and original documents signed by the Catholic Monarchs. Until just a few years ago, it could only be seen through very limited visits. Since 2019 it has opened to the public more broadly, and in 2026 the gardens can also be visited during the summer months, one of the capital's least known and most beautiful corners.
The Foundation also manages two other spaces outside Madrid, the Palacio de las Dueñas in Seville and the Palacio de Monterrey in Salamanca, each carrying centuries of its own history.
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