Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz |
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| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Renaissance architecture |
| Classification | Bien de Interés Cultural |
| Town or city | Viso del Marqués |
| Country | Spain |
| Official name: Palacio del Marqués de Santa Cruz | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 3 June 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0000515-00000 |
The Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz is a beautiful old building in Viso del Marqués, Spain. It was built in the 1500s and looks like buildings from Italy during the Renaissance period.
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History of the Palace
Building a Grand Home
This amazing palace was built for Álvaro de Bazán, who was the first Marquis of Santa Cruz. He was a very important person in Spain. The building work started on November 15, 1564.
Two Italian architects helped design the palace. Their names were Juan Baptista Bergamasco and Juan Baptista Olamasquín. They brought their Italian style to Spain.
Inside the Palace
The inside of the palace is very special. It has beautiful decorations like fancy mouldings, unique doorways, and grand fireplaces. Many parts of the palace show a style from Genoa, a city in Italy.
One of the most famous features is the collection of frescoes. Frescoes are paintings done directly onto wet plaster walls. These paintings are considered some of the best examples of the Spanish Renaissance art. They tell stories and show amazing scenes.
A Protected Monument
Because of its beauty and history, the palace was officially named a national historic-artistic monument in 1931. This means it is a very important building that needs to be protected.
The Palace Today
Since 1950, the palace has been home to the General Archive of the Spanish Navy. This means it holds many important historical documents and records for the Spanish Navy. It's a place where history is kept safe.
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A beautiful fresco painting inside the palace.
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A view of one of the palace's galleries.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio del Marqués de Santa Cruz (Viso del Marqués) para niños
