Santa Cruz Palace, Renaissance palace in central Valladolid, Spain
The Santa Cruz Palace features a square floor plan built entirely in limestone, with a central courtyard and buttressed main facade of Renaissance style.
Cardinal Pedro González de Mendoza founded this educational institution in 1486, marking the introduction of Renaissance architecture from Italy to Spain.
The Historical Library inside the palace preserves manuscripts dating from the 10th century, including the Mozarabic Beato de Valcavado created in 970.
The palace, now housing the University of Valladolid rectorate, opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for visitors and students.
The building contains the Christ of Light Chapel with a sculpture by Gregorio Fernández from 1621 and the African Art Museum Arellano Alonso collection.
Location: Valladolid
Inception: 1486
Founders: Pedro González de Mendoza
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Pl. Colegio de Sta. Cruz, 1, 47002 Valladolid, Spain 47002 Valladolid
Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 08:00-20:00
Phone: +34983423233
Website: http://provinciadevalladolid.com/es/valladolid/cultura-patrimonio/colegio-santa-cruz
GPS coordinates: 41.65155,-4.72014
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:15
Valladolid, located in Castile and León, features architectural heritage from the 12th to the 19th centuries. The city hosts Renaissance palaces, Gothic churches, and specialized museums. The National Museum of Sculpture exhibits religious works in a former college. The Plaza Mayor serves as the historical center, surrounded by arcade buildings. Green spaces like Campo Grande offer 115,000 m² of gardens and fountains. Cultural institutions include the university founded in the 13th century and museums dedicated to Cervantes and Zorrilla.
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