El nuncio apostólico en Madrid: espacio urbano y ceremonial de corte en el siglo XVII

In the 17th century, the Apostolic Nunciature was one of the most important diplomatic delegations in Madrid. Recent studies have questioned the relationship between diplomatic headquarters and the cities that hosted them, especially with regard to the city of Rome. However, little attention has been paid to the case of Madrid and the Nunciature’s relationship with the city’s urban spaces. This contribution, based on the results of research into the Madrid neighbourhood, will delve into the relations between the urban community and the diplomatic representative, the ceremonial and the forms of public representation of the papal legacy during the 17th century.