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The Palace of Villamejor ( es, Palacio de Villamejor) is a palace located on the Paseo de la Castellana in
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. The state purchased it in 1914 from the Marquesses of Villamejor to serve as the residence of the
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, a role that it maintained until 1976, when
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moved the official residence over to the
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. The palace now houses the Ministry for Territorial Policy.


Conservation

The 19th century building was declared a Property of Cultural Interest ( es, Bien de Interés Cultural, links=no) in 2003.


References

Palaces in Madrid Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in Madrid Buildings and structures in Almagro neighborhood, Madrid Prime ministerial residences {{Spain-palace-stub