The Bank of Spain Building (

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: ''edificio del Banco de España'') is the main headquarters of the Bank of Spain. Located in

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, it lies at the crossing of the Calle de Alcalá and the Paseo del Prado.

History

Works started on 4 July 1884, following a project by and . Finished by 1891, the building was inaugurated on 3 March 1891. The building endured a first enlargement process between 1932 and 1936. Further renovations were finished in 1969 and 2006. In December 1999, the building was declared Property of Cultural Interest, under the ''Monument'' descriptor.:

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