Palacio Domecq, Baroque manor house in Jerez, Spain.
Palacio Domecq is a Baroque manor house in Jerez with a central courtyard laid in geometric black-and-white tiles and lined with red Tuscan marble columns. A grand double staircase anchors the interior and reveals the scale and refinement typical of this period.
The manor was built between 1774 and 1782 under architect Juan Díaz de la Guerra. Following its completion, it briefly housed government offices before becoming the seat of the Domecq sherry business.
The Domecq family, owners since 1885, shaped the local sherry culture that remains central to Jerez life. Walking through the building, you sense how deeply winemaking is woven into the family's identity and the city's traditions.
Access is by guided tour arranged in advance through the administration. The visits typically occur on specific days, so planning ahead ensures you can see the interior and understand its layout.
The building deliberately avoids air conditioning to preserve its original structure and feel. This choice lets visitors experience how the palace functioned when first built, without modern interventions.
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