Palacio de los condes de Buendía

The Palacio de los condes de Buendía is a stone Renaissance palace positioned on a hilltop between the Carrión and Pisuerga rivers, featuring geometric Mudéjar decorations. The interior contains a central courtyard with octagonal pillars that form the heart of its layout.

Construction started in 1440 when Pedro Vázquez de Acuña received lordship of the territory from King Juan II and built this as his main residence. The building became the family seat and remained significant in regional affairs for generations.

The palace served as a gathering place where Castilian nobles made decisions and conducted affairs of state, which its prominent hilltop location and formal layout reflect. The building embodies the authority and status that these families held in their region.

The building is currently in deteriorated condition and has been in restoration by the municipal government of Dueñas since 2019, with plans to convert it into a public space. Check local conditions before visiting, as ongoing repairs may affect access to certain areas.

In 1469, this palace hosted a pivotal meeting between Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile before their marriage, an event that would reshape the peninsula. That encounter at this location preceded the union of two of the most powerful kingdoms of the time.

Location: Dueñas

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.87693,-4.54692

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02