Aldealseñor Palace

Aldealseñor, Spain

Aldealseñor medieval palace once belonged to the López de Salcedo family, due to the fact that on the façade you can see their coat of arms. It was built between the 14th and 16th centuries and it has a great tower that stands 26 metres tall. Due to the orientation of the tower, instead of being used as a defensive structure, it seems to have been just a decorative feature of the palace. The spectacular façade has two entryways, beautiful ashlar windows and doors, and the coat of arms and medallions.

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Founded: 14th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

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