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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.

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 This means it holds many important historical documents and records for the Spanish Navy.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.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Palacio del Marqués de Santa Cruz (Viso del Marqués) para niños

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