Palacio de San Esteban, Renaissance palace in Murcia, Spain.
The San Esteban Palace features two connected courtyards with marble columns and semi-circular arches, displaying strong influences from Italian Renaissance architectural principles.
Construction began in 1555 as a Jesuit school funded by Bishop Esteban de Almeyda, with the main structure completed in 1557 and the church in 1569.
The palace complex housed a seminary where numerous regional scholars received education, including the notable sculptor Francisco Salzillo and writer Francisco Cascales.
The building currently serves as the headquarters of the Presidency of the Region of Murcia and contains exhibition spaces within its former church.
Archaeological excavations in 2009 revealed a 12th-century Arab neighborhood beneath the palace gardens, indicating continuous settlement in this location.
Location: Murcia
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.98778,-1.13361
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:10
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