Casas del Tratado de Tordesillas, Historical monument in Tordesillas, Spain.
The Casas del Tratado de Tordesillas comprises two adjoining palaces built in different periods with distinct construction methods. The ground level features dressed stone blocks, while the upper stories are built in brick.
The older palace dates from the 15th century and served as the location where Spain and Portugal negotiated the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494. This agreement divided newly discovered lands between the two powers.
The entrance displays royal crests of the Catholic Monarchs and family heraldic symbols that reflect the power of local nobility. These emblems still communicate the importance this household held in regional affairs.
The site now operates as a museum with displays covering the Treaty of Tordesillas and geographical discoveries of the 15th century. Both buildings are connected, allowing visitors to explore both structures during a single visit.
A second palace was added in the 17th century and underwent major restoration in 1994 to mark the treaty's 500th anniversary. This restoration allows visitors to clearly see the construction from both periods side by side.
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