In the heart of Burgos, Spain, Casa del Cordón, a remarkable 15th-century Gothic building, stands tall. Constructed between 1484 and 1497 by Pedro Fernández de Velasco, who was appointed Condestable of Castile in 1473, the palace is a testament to his power and prestige. The palace takes its name from the iconic heraldic emblem, a Franciscoan cord, that adorns the entrance, inspired by Mencía de Mendoza, Pedro’s wife who was a devotee of St. Francis. Today, Casa del Cordón houses a cultural center and the central offices of a banking entity, having experienced a period of disuse throughout the centuries.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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