The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid occupies a palace that José Benito de Churriguera designed for the Goyeneche family. Diego de Villanueva converted it for academic use. Charles III purchased the palace as the academy's new home. The article gives no construction dates for the building. The academy was established by royal decree in 1752, and the infobox lists only that formation date.
The article calls the style Neoclassical, replacing Churriguera's baroque design. It gives no materials or dimensions.
Francisco Goya was once a director of the academy. The building is a museum and gallery with paintings from the 15th to 20th centuries, and the academy is part of the Instituto de España. The article gives no hours or ticket details.
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