Casa de los Morlanes, Renaissance palace in Zaragoza, Spain.
Casa de los Morlanes is a three-story Renaissance building with a stone-based facade, rectangular windows topped with decorative pediments, and semicircular arches throughout. The structure features a projecting cornice and currently houses exhibition spaces and cultural facilities.
The building was constructed in the first half of the 16th century following the expulsion of the Jewish population. It stands on the former site of Zaragoza's main synagogue.
Ten sculptural reliefs on the main floor depict biblical scenes, including King David's conquest of Jerusalem and Solomon's judgment between two women. These carvings tell religious stories visible to visitors as they view the facade.
The building houses youth information services and a film library with exhibition spaces available for visitors. Check opening hours before your visit, as they may vary between the different facilities within.
A menorah decoration on one of the sculptural panels acknowledges the Jewish community that inhabited this location during the Spanish Inquisition era. This subtle marking preserves the memory of those who came before in the building's design.
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