Its construction began in 1515. It was the seat of the Cortes Generales and of royal boards. With Juan Francisco Alonso Pimentel housed the best private collection of art that has existed in Valladolid. The Palace of the Counts of Benavente was one of the most important palaces of the city. Scene of Corte, it served as residence to the royal family (to Felipe II in 1559 and Felipe III in 1601), and place of birth of the Infanta Ms. Ana Mauricia, future Queen of France, and the Infanta Ms. Maria, daughter of Felipe III and Margarita of Austria. It suffered serious fires in 1667 and 1716.

The main facade overlooks the square. On the sides there are towers that have been totally rebuilt. The main patio only conserves the lower part of its original structure.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Civil engineering
Construction:
Palace
Predominant styles:
Renaissance
Historical Period:
Early modern period

Address

Pza. de la Trinidad, s/n. Valladolid. 47003 Valladolid.

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Tourist Office of Valladolid

Address:

C/ San Benito, 1. Valladolid. 47003 Valladolid.

Telephone: 983 426 196

Email: sanbenito@valladolidturismo.com

Tourist Office of Valladolid

Address:

Pabellón de Cristal. Acera de Recoletos, s/n. Valladolid. 47004 Valladolid.

Telephone: 983 219 310

Fax: 983 217 860

Email: informacion@valladolidturismo.com

Email: informacion@valladolidturismo.com

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