Palacio Nuevo, building in Oropesa, province of Toledo, Spain
Palacio Nuevo is a Renaissance palace built in 16th-century Oropesa with three main sections featuring symmetrically arranged balconies, stone carvings, and tall windows. The structure includes an octagonal tower corner detail and connects to an older palace through a large interior courtyard with stone columns and covered walkways.
The palace was built in the 16th century by the noble family of counts ruling the area and reflects Renaissance design principles of that period. It was later declared a Cultural Interest site in 1993, protecting its historical importance for future generations.
The palace is located in the town center and functions today as a hotel where visitors can explore its historic spaces and courtyards. Access is straightforward since the site sits in a compact town and is easily reached on foot from surrounding streets.
The palace features an octagonal structure called the "Duchess's Comb" built with heavy stone blocks at one corner, historically used as a private chamber. This distinctive tower element sets the palace apart from other Renaissance buildings in the region.
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