Castillo-Palacio de Magalia
Las Navas del Marqués, Spain, Spain
Castillo-Palacio de Magalia is a striking 16th-century Renaissance castle-palace in Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila province, Spain, built atop a 13th-century fortress to honor the Marquisate granted to Pedro Dávila y Zúñiga by Charles V.
Featuring a two-story courtyard with Ionic and Doric columns, projecting balconies, grid windows, a round-arched entrance with family coats of arms, thick defensive walls, a circular tower from the 11th century, coffered ceilings, and rare flat vaults akin to El Escorial's, it blends residential elegance with military origins.
Recently restored as a Bien de Interés Cultural, it now functions as a cultural center under Spain's Ministry of Culture for events, congresses, and guided visits showcasing historic artifacts like Roman cippos and Santa Teresa relics.
Location
Pl. Nueva, 1, 05230 Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila, Spain
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