Casa del Doncel, Gothic civil building in Sigüenza, Spain
Casa del Doncel is a three-story building with limestone and sandstone walls featuring crenellations, coat-of-arms reliefs, and medieval architectural details. The structure displays defensive features and decorative elements typical of late medieval elite architecture.
Construction began in the 13th century but took its distinctive form between the late 15th and early 16th centuries when the family reshaped it as a residence. This building phase created the structure you see today.
The interior features wooden ceilings with geometric patterns and decorated archways typical of medieval Spanish design. These details blend Moorish and Christian design elements that you notice as you move through the rooms.
The building now operates as a museum, reading room, and summer course venue under the University of Alcalá following comprehensive restoration work. Visitors should check ahead about access as certain areas remain in active academic use.
A replica of this house was built in 1929 for the International Exhibition at Barcelona's Pueblo Español and still stands there today. This makes the original a place with a double history that inspired a notable replica project.
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