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This large glass dome, irregular in shape, serves as a roof to the over 2,400 m2 of this new space which constitutes an intrinsic component of the Madrid City Council’s new headquarters. It was part of the Retiro Royal Palace in the 17^th century, and in the 19th century it housed a leisure garden. From 1904 to 1919, it was oµcially incorporated as a passageway and loading area for the Communications Palace which was designed by architects Palacios and Otamendi.

The gallery, which as undergone extensive work, is now part of the Madrid City Council’s headquarters and is used to host both institutional acts and celebratory events. It has two entrances: Calle Alcalá, 50, and Calle Montalbán, 1. Space availability depending on the diary activity of the City Council workers.