Palaces
Palace of the Duques de Alba
Palace built along neoclassical lines in the 18th century by the French architect marquet. It has a courtyard of honour and a large garden with the Puente de las Azucenas.
Built by Fernando de Silva and Alvarez de Toledo (his initials, F.S., appear on the lintel). It was completed in 1759 and then became the residence of his granddaughter María Teresa Cayetana, it was damaged in the War of Independence, and now, it houses a school.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Civil engineering
- Construction:
- Palace
- Predominant styles:
- Neoclassical
- Historical Period:
- Early modern period
Address
Piedrahíta. 05500 Ávila.
Email: info@aytopiedrahita.com
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Ávila
Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.
Teléfono: 920 211 387
Fax: 920 253 717
Tourist Office of Piedrahíta
P/ Nueva de la Villa, s/n. Piedrahíta. 05500 Ávila.
Telephone: 920 360 001 (Ayuntamiento)
Email: aytopiedrahita@gmail.com
Website: http://www.aytopiedrahita.com/
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