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Palace of Marqués de Grimaldi

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Palacio del Marqués de Grimaldi
Palacio del Marqués de Grimaldi

The Palace of Marqués de Grimaldi (Spanish: Palacio del Marqués de Grimaldi) is a palace located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 2000.

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Palace of Marqués de Grimaldi
Calle de Bailén, Madrid

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Calle de Bailén 5
28013 Madrid (Centro)
Community of Madrid, Spain
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