Our guide pointed out the building with the word CODO as one of the narrowest buildings in Madrid.
Casa de Calderón de la Barca, located at Calle Mayor 61 in the city’s historic centre, is known for its extremely slim façade — only about 14.3 feet wide — and for having been the former home of the renowned Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca in the 17th century.
Buildings like this exist because Madrid developed organically over centuries. In the medieval period, land was divided into irregular plots, and construction filled even the narrowest gaps, allowing these unusual structures to survive as part of Madrid’s historic streetscape.
Casa de Calderón de la Barca, located at Calle Mayor 61 in the city’s historic centre, is known for its extremely slim façade — only about 14.3 feet wide — and for having been the former home of the renowned Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca in the 17th century.
Buildings like this exist because Madrid developed organically over centuries. In the medieval period, land was divided into irregular plots, and construction filled even the narrowest gaps, allowing these unusual structures to survive as part of Madrid’s historic streetscape.
Very interesting . It makes a lot of sense too.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting, and cute too! I wish you could have seen the inside.
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