Palacio de Monterrey
A 16th-century Renaissance palace whose roof has openwork-carved towers and galleries. It is a model of Spanish Plateresque secular architecture and now belongs to the Dukes of Alba family.
The Palace of Monterrey was built in 1539 for the Count of Monterrey. It was planned as a four-wing palace, but only one wing was completed. Even so, its richly openwork stone balustrades and corner towers have become a model for Spanish Renaissance palaces. The palace belongs to the Dukes of Alba family. Some halls are open to visitors, displaying the family's collections of paintings, tapestries and furniture. Entry is by guided tour only (about 10 euros). The exterior is a five-minute walk west of Plaza Mayor.
Opening hours
Guided visits; time slots per official online booking
Nearby sights
- La Clerecía (Scala Coeli)
- Casa de las Conchas
- Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
- Colegio del Arzobispo Fonseca
- Mercado Central de Salamanca
- University of Salamanca (Escuelas Mayores)
- Palacio de Anaya
- New Cathedral of Salamanca