Casita del Infante
The Casita del Infante (Spanish for 'Cottage of the Infante') is a historic building in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain. It was constructed as a private home for the Infante Gabriel of Spain, hence its name. The small residence was built in the late 18th century during the reign of his father, Charles III of Spain.
| Casita del Infante | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Juan de Villanueva |
| Official name | Casita del Infante |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1992 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0007309 |
The Casita was built in an era when it was popular for nobles and royalty to have a small "hideaway" where they could entertain informally. The most famous example of this is the Petit Trianon at Versailles.
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