Casa Revilla, Historic house in Valladolid, Spain
Casa Revilla is a historic residence in Valladolid's old town on Torrecilla Street, featuring stone walls built in the traditional style of the period. The structure centers around an interior courtyard typical of homes from this era and now functions as an exhibition space for the municipal cultural foundation.
The building's origins date to the 14th or 15th century, with the exterior completed during the 16th century. This extended construction timeline reflects the architectural changes that reshaped the city during this transitional period.
The house takes its name from the Marquesses of Revilla, who acquired it in the 17th century after the Velasco family. The 18th-century Catastro de Ensenada lists it as property of Toribio de Gasca, Marquis of Revilla and Spanish ambassador to Parma, and notes it was then rented to private tenants. Today it houses the Municipal Culture Foundation and a room for small exhibitions.
The building is open on most weekdays and allows visitors to explore the exhibition spaces at their own pace. When planning a visit, note that weekend hours are limited and may vary, so checking ahead is helpful.
The house's first owners were Juan and Hernando de Granada, half-brothers of King Boabdil and sons of Muley Hacen and Isabel de Solís (Zoraya). Juan kept a gardener for the orchard and garden, and his contract, listing the gardener's duties, survives in the municipal archive.
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