Casa del Deán, Plasencia, 17th century noble residence in Plasencia, Spain.
Casa del Deán is a stone building from the 17th century with a grand facade set on the cathedral square. The entrance is framed by Tuscan columns supporting a neoclassical balcony with Corinthian ornaments above.
The building was constructed as a residence for cathedral deans in the 17th century. In the early 20th century it was joined with an adjacent structure and converted to house the Palace of Justice.
The coat of arms displayed on the facade represents how religious officials and noble families shaped the city's identity. Such symbols were how families showed their social position in Plasencia.
The building sits on the cathedral square where its facade is visible from the street at any time. The interior remains closed to visitors, but the architectural details can be appreciated from outside without any restrictions.
The building actually results from merging two separate structures from different periods into one. This joining at the start of the 20th century is hardly noticeable from outside, making it an interesting example of how buildings evolve within cities.
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