The Baroque architecture of Palacio de los Cuadrilleros

The Baroque architecture of Palacio de los Cuadrilleros

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Located in the Plaza Mayor of Palazuelo de Vedija, this 17th-century palace currently serves as the seat of the local council.

The Palacio de los Cuadrilleros is a classicist Baroque construction from the 17th century located in the town of Palazuelo de Vedija in the province of Valladolid. It is situated in the Plaza Mayor and is currently the seat of the Ayuntamiento.

The building is strictly symmetrical and organized around a porticoed courtyard. The ground floor features stone columns and semi-circular arches, while the upper floor consists of a perimeter gallery. The main facade is structured in two bodies on a plinth, with the lower part made of masonry and the upper part made of brick.

The palace displays the coats of arms of the Cuadrilleros lineage. It has been recognized as a cultural property since February 22, 1996.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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