Renaissance Treasure: Peñaranda de Duero's Palacio de los Condes de Miranda

Renaissance Treasure: Peñaranda de Duero's Palacio de los Condes de Miranda

In Spain's Castilla y León, a hidden gem from the 16th century: Peñaranda de Duero's Palacio de los Condes de Miranda reflects the Zúñiga family's influence over the village.

Posing as a striking landmark in the Castilla y León region of Spain, the Palacio de los Condes de Miranda, also known as the Palacio de Avellaneda or Palace of Zúñiga and Avellaneda, stands proudly in the small historic town of Peñaranda de Duero. Constructed during the first third of the 16th century, the palatial home was commissioned by the third Count of Miranda, Francisco de Zúñiga y Velasco, though the builder remains uncertain. The family's patronage and the palace's architectural splendour significantly impacted the village's character and identity.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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