Quevedo's House

Opposite the Trinitarias convent, on the corner with the street Calle Lope de Vega, is the house that once belonged to Quevedo. This is remembered on a large plaque located on the facade of the building, which dates back to 1945 and was installed by Madrid City Council to commemorate the third centenary of his death.

This was the first house acquired by Francisco de Quevedo in 1620 in calle del Niño, now called calle Quevedo, in the neighbourhood populated by writers. It is a busy and lively neighbourhood, full of taverns which the literate frequented. A splendid plaque commemorates not only Gongora.

As an interesting aside, another famous writer Luis de Góngora, who was a great enemy of Quevedo, previously rented this property. As a result of their feud, Quevedo purchased the property in 1620 with the intention of evicting Góngora, which he eventually did in 1625 citing non-payment of rent.