Ministry of Culture (Spain)
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| Formed | July 5, 1977 (as Ministry of Culture and Welfare) |
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| Type | Ministry |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Spain |
| Headquarters | Casa de las Siete Chimeneas, 1 Plaza del Rey, Madrid |
| Annual budget | € 1.7 billion, 2023 |
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| Website | Ministry of Culture and Sport |
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The Ministry of Culture (MC) is the department of the Government of Spain responsible for the promotion, protection and dissemination of the Spanish historical heritage, national museums, art, books, reading and literary creation, of cinematographic and audiovisual activities and of national archives and libraries.
It is also responsible for the promotion and dissemination of culture in Spanish, as well as the promotion of cultural cooperation and, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, of international relations in the field of culture.
The MCD is headed by the Culture Minister, a Cabinet member who is appointed by the Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister. The minister is assisted by a Secretary of State and an Under-Secretary. The current minister of Culture is, since 21 November 2023, Ernest Urtasun.