sculpture lion cast in bronze on building facade in madrid

europe spain castile leon madrid eclecticism neoclassical flamboyant deco old charming building frontage architecture stone brick quiet finery construction opulence column cityscape decoration congress deputies government parliament solemn ornament greatness majesty standing guardian animal king lion feline solid fierce rough monument granite pedestal sculpture statue wrought cast bronze artistic shabby weathered facade imposing front palacio las cortes sunny day capital metropolis has vibrant intense cultural life