Palacio de Monterrey
Palace in Salamanca
The Monterrey Palace is a a 16th-century royal Palace in the Spanish city of Salamanca. It was built by the III count of Monterrey, it is currently owned by the Duchess de Alba. It was a building much admired and imitated in the 19th century, giving rise to the so-called Monterrey or Neo-Plateresque style.
It has a square plan, prolonged in its posterior area by two parallel wings. It consists of three floors and four towers, the gallery of the last section is made up of arcades topped with medallions. The towers and chimneys decorated with lions and fantastic animals are really amazing.
Guided tours are available.
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Visiting Palacio de Monterrey
Morning Tours:
At 10:30 am.
At 11:30 am.
At 12:30 p.m.
At 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Tours:
At 5:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m. (summer).
€9.50
Nearby Attractions
- Salamanca Plaza Mayor (0.2) km
Square in Salamanca - Casa de las Conchas (0.3) km
Historic Building in Salamanca - Palacio de la Salina (0.3) km
Palace in Salamanca - Salina Palace (0.3) km
Palace in Salamanca - Torre del Clavero (0.4) km
Tower in Salamanca - Palacio de Anaya (0.4) km
Palace in Salamanca - Salamanca University (0.4) km
Historic Building in Salamanca - Catedral Viejo y Nueva (0.5) km
Cathedral in Salamanca - Salamanca Puente Romano (0.9) km
Bridge in Salamanca - Mirador de los Cuatro Postes (Viewpoint of the Four Posts) (87.3) km
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