This palace, ordered to build in the fourteenth century by Isabel de la Cerda and García de Golfín, is one of the most imposing buildings of the Historic Centre
This palace, ordered to build in the fourteenth century by Isabel de la Cerda and García de Golfín, is one of the most imposing buildings of the Historic Centre and reminds us of the original idea of a fortress-house. It has a marked defensive character, with its four towers that have been lopped off at the corners, three of which three are still conserved today, and a great, crenelated keep in the centre of the palace, built in 1513.
Standing out is the tower located in front of Saint Anne's Arch, which has a magnificent defensive gatehouse The other two towers have Gothic windows and family coats of arms.
A plaque on the main façade indicates that, in this place, Francisco Franco was proclaimed Head of State, before his official appointment in Burgos.
Currently, part of the palace holds a hotel complex.
Recommendations: The view from the parapet walk at the back of the palace is impressive.
