Medina del Campo's Royal Butcheries: A 16th-century waste evacuation marvel

The Reales Carnicerías de Medina del Campo (Valladolid, Spain) is a unique, historic building constructed in 1562. It was financed by the lords of Medina during the reign of Philip II and is located outside the medieval village, on the Avenida de Lope de Vega 1. Designed by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, the building is a testament to the richness and power of Medina del Campo in the 16th century. The building has three naves and is divided into three by Tuscan arches, with Andalusian-style brick arches providing additional light.

The building's walls are made of bricks and are lightened by a series of arches made of Andalusian-style bricks. On the southwest facade is a long inscription, made during the construction of the building in 1562, that states the building's purpose. Pedro de Vivero supervised the construction of the building and it was completed during the reign of Philip II.

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