Palacio de los duques de Alba, Neoclassical palace in Piedrahíta, Spain.
The palace features a U-shaped layout with three floors, including a basement and a front courtyard, constructed entirely from granite from Valdemolinos quarries.
Built between 1755 and 1766 by architect Jacques Marquet for Fernando de Silva, the 12th Duke of Alba, replacing a medieval castle on elevated ground.
María Cayetana de Silva, the 13th Duchess of Alba, transformed the palace into a gathering place for Spanish artists, including painter Francisco Goya.
The building currently functions as a primary education center, known as CEIP Gran Duque de Alba, after its acquisition by Piedrahíta council in 1931.
The palace gardens, designed to mirror Versailles style, contain ornamental fountains and now serve as a public park for the residents of Piedrahíta.
Location: Piedrahíta
GPS coordinates: 40.46155,-5.32608
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:48
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