Casa del Sol, Cáceres, Renaissance monument in Old Town, Cáceres, Spain.
Casa del Sol is a Renaissance monument in the old town of Cáceres with a fortified structure and Gothic elements integrated into its design. The courtyard inside reflects Renaissance style, while ornamental details are concentrated on the facade.
The building was reconstructed in the 16th century on top of an earlier 15th-century structure, transforming it into its current form. Francisco de Solís commissioned stonemason Pedro Gómez to undertake this major renovation.
The heraldic shield of the Solís family displays a sun with a human face and eight rays bitten by snake heads on the corner of the facade. This emblem marks the presence of a powerful local family in the old town.
The building sits on Callejón de la Monja in the old town and currently serves as a religious community space. Visitors should be respectful of its private nature and remember it remains an active religious site.
An inscription carved in stone near the main door marks where the former cemetery of the upper city once ended. This subtle detail preserves the memory of the medieval use of this urban space.
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