Royal Palace of Valladolid facts for kids
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Palacio Real de Valladolid
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Royal Palace of Valladolid
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| Architectural style | Renaissance |
| Town or city |  Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain |
| Construction started | Early-16th century |
| Client | Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor Philip II of Spain Philip III of Spain Napoleon |
| Official name: Palacio Real de Valladolid' | |
| Criteria: | Monument |
| Designated: | 06-18-1999 |
| Reference #: | RI-51-0010470 |
The Royal Palace of Valladolid was once a very important home for the Kings of Spain. It was their official residence when the Royal Court (the king and his government) was in Valladolid from 1601 to 1606.
Even after that, many Spanish Kings stayed here temporarily. This included Charles I and Isabella II. Even Napoleon stayed here during the Peninsular War. Today, the palace is used by the Spanish Army. It is the main office for the 4th General Sub-inspection of the Army.
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A Royal Home: The Palace's Story
For a long time, even though kings often visited Valladolid, they didn't have their own official palace there. This changed in the 17th century.
When the Royal Court moved to Valladolid, they used the palace of a man named Francisco de Cobos. He was a very important helper to King Charles I of Spain.
Who Built the Palace?
Francisco de los Cobos was born in a town called Úbeda. He became very successful in politics. In 1522, he married María de Mendoza, who came from a noble family. This marriage helped him gain a higher social rank.
De los Cobos built his palace close to his wife's family home and next to St. Paul's Church. The plans for the palace were made in 1524 by a royal architect named Luis de Vega. The building was designed around a beautiful courtyard in the Renaissance style.
Later, King Charles V ordered the palace to be made even bigger. This made the building quite complex, with many courtyards, a chapel, and special rooms for state events.
What Is the Palace Used For Now?
In the 19th century, the palace was given to the Spanish army. It became the main office for a military area called the 7th Military Region. Today, it is known as the 4th General Sub-inspection of the Army.
At the start of the 20th century, the palace went through big changes. Many parts of its original design were changed during these renovations.
Images for kids
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The Royal Palace at night
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Drawing of the Royal Palace of Valladolid around 1780
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Photo of the Royal Palace in the early 20th century
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See also
In Spanish: Palacio Real de Valladolid para niños
