Martín de Salinas y Buendía was an ambassador for the Infante Ferdinand of Hungary and Bohemia at the court of Charles V. In 1539, he commissioned the Palacio de Villa Suso in Vitoria. This 16th-century palace maintains its original style while adapting to modern needs.
Two primary facades showcase a coat of arms featuring Adurza and Bermeo symbols alongside a crowned eagle granted by Ferdinand of Hungary. A tower and a staircase serve as references to the ambassador's grandfather, Juan de Salinas. These features commemorate how Juan de Salinas liberated the San Vicente fortress from the Calleja family.
The palace now serves as a sophisticated center for modern commerce. It features three halls equipped with technological advances for corporate needs, including simultaneous interpretation, public address systems, and video projection. The site bridges the 16th century with the present by housing modern events within its historic structure.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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