Sober renaissance palace. Don Miguel del Aguila had it built in the 16th century using Avila granite. It is located in the north wall of the ramparts and the façade was built by Juancho de Mondigana. It has two floors: on the bottom there is an arquitraved door with two jambs on the sides and a single lintel over the top; at the top there is a window in the shape of a door with a coat of arms in the middle.

The palace was known in the 19th century as the Palacio de Torres Arias. It was restored in 1901 and now it is an annexe of the Prado Museum. It is also a centre for scientific studies and investigation, and there are international meetings with experts in the field of art.

Historical Data

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

Address

López Nuñez, s/n. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

More information

Centro de Recepción de Visitantes of Ávila

Address:

Avda. Madrid, 39. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Telephone: 920 354 000 ext. 370 y 371

Fax: 920 254 200

Email: turismo@ayuntavila.com

Website: http://www.avilaturismo.com

Oficina de Turismo Regional of Ávila

Address:

Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Teléfono: 920 211 387

Fax: 920 253 717

Email: oficinadeturismodeavila@jcyl.es