Torreón de los Guzmanes, Renaissance tower in Ávila, Spain.
The Torreón de los Guzmanes is a defensive building in Ávila's old town with a square footprint and corner towers. The masonry uses cut stones throughout, with turrets featuring arrow slits, while the roofline features crenellated parapets and defensive structures.
The Mújica family commissioned this defensive tower in the early 1500s when Ávila was still shaped by military fortifications. Over time, it shifted from a military stronghold to a residential palace and eventually became administrative offices.
The name comes from the Guzmanes family who lived here for generations and left their mark on the place. Inside, the courtyard shows arcades with classical columns that visitors can still walk through and admire.
The building now functions as an administrative headquarters and can be visited during daytime hours when time allows. Visitors should know that only certain areas are open to the public and hours may vary with the season.
A former stable section of the palace now houses an interpretation center dedicated to the Vetton people who lived in this region in ancient times. This unexpected museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the area's earliest inhabitants.
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