Palacio de Gaviria

Manuel Gaviria, a prominent Spanish banker in the 19th century, hired an Italian architect to create this Renaissance-style palace. Gaviria famous as one of the paramours of Queen Isabel II, outfitted his palace with the ornate jumble of neoclassical and baroque styles that later became known as Isabelino.

In 1993 the building was opened to the public. Ten high-ceilinged rooms function as richly decorated, multipurpose areas for guests.

The palace - known now as El Palacio Gaviria or Palacio de Gaviria - is very close to Joy Eslava and it is one of the hot spots of the night in Madrid. A really different place to party. The bad news is that you have to pay to get in although if you can meet any of the PR that offer discount tickets on the street you can get a good deal (the ticket includes a drink). 
On Thursday night Palacio Gaviria celebrates an international night.

Web Site:

www.palaciogaviria.com

Address:

Arenal 9, Madrid

Open hours:

Monday to Friday from 9pm to 3am
Saturday and Sunday from 9pm to 5am.

Price:

Cover 8€-15€ ($10-$19), including 1st drink

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