Valdecarzana-Heredia Palace, Oviedo

The Valdecarzana-Heredia Palace is a 17th-century courthouse building on Plaza de la Catedral in Oviedo, featuring a cubic design with three levels and stone walls. At its core lies a central courtyard enclosed by seven balconies with lowered arches.

Don Diego de Miranda commissioned construction of this residence between 1627 and 1629 as a private home. This project marked the beginning of early Asturian Baroque architecture in the region.

The western facade displays the Miranda family coat of arms with the Marquis of Valdecarzana crown, while the eastern side shows the heraldry of the Miranda and Ponce de León families. These symbols reflect the noble lineages connected to this place.

The building sits in central Oviedo near the cathedral and can be reached by several public transportation options. The plaza is easily walkable and surrounded by other landmarks in the old town.

The entrance features the Heredia coat of arms depicting Hercules battling the Nemean lion as a main sculptural element. Above this composition sits a female head with a diadem added in 1774, showing how the facade evolved over time.