Edificio España

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/edificio-espaa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Edificio España built?1953
2. How tall is Edificio España?8th tallest building in Madrid
3. What is the location?Madrid, Spain
4. What is the architectural style?Neo-baroque
5. Why is the Edificio España important in Madrid?It is the 8th tallest building in the city and a famous landmark. It shows how Madrid grew with both old and new buildings. It also shows how people can live, work, and shop in one big building.
6. How did the Edificio España change over time?It started as a mixed‑use skyscraper with homes, offices, shops, and a hotel. In 2017 it was bought by RIU Hotels and was updated. In 2019 it opened again as the Hotel Riu Plaza España.

Neo-baroque Architecture: A revival style of architecture inspired by the ornate and dramatic elements of the Baroque period, popular in the 20th century.
Mixed-Use Development: Urban development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses, creating a vibrant and integrated environment.
Urban Fabric: The physical and social structure of a city, encompassing its buildings, streets, infrastructure, and the life that unfolds within it.