Patrimonio Nacional

Descripción

Patrimonio Nacional administers the properties formely vested in the Crown but now belonging to the Spanish State, and available to the King and members of Royal Family in carrying out their official duties, under the terms of the Constitution and the Law of 16 June 1982. It also looks after convents and monasteries which, haven been founded by monarchs, continue to fulfil their spiritual purpose up to the present day under the patronage of the King of Spain. These palaces and religious buildings include some of the most historically important monuments in the western world. Their creation over the centuries has served as a stimulus to Spanish culture, and their influence has been great in both Europe and Hispano-America. They can be visited by the public, and they are available for study and research, except when required for State occasions. visited by the public