Palace of the Borgias, Gothic and Renaissance palace in Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain.
The Palace of the Borgias is a historic palace in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood of Valencia, combining Valencian Gothic and Renaissance styles in a single facade. The building is organized around a courtyard and features a main entrance typical of 15th-century urban palaces in the region.
The palace was built in the 15th century for the Borgia family, one of the most powerful noble families in Valencia, which later produced two popes. Over time it was converted into the seat of the regional administration of Valencia, a role it has kept ever since.
The palace houses the Valencian Parliament, making it one of the few medieval buildings in the city still used for active political work. Passers-by near the entrance can sometimes see deputies and staff coming and going, giving the place a living presence in daily city life.
The palace is in the center of Valencia's old town and easy to reach on foot from most nearby sights. Because it serves as a government building, some areas are closed to visitors, so it is worth checking in advance what can be seen.
Although the Borgia family is often associated with Italy, their roots were in Valencia, and this palace was their original city residence before the family's fame spread beyond Spain. The link between this modest urban building and the family's later papal glory is rarely highlighted.
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