In the heart of the seaside town of Avilés, Spain, stands the mysterious Palacio de Valdecarzana, known also as Casa de las Baragañas. This Gothic palace, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, was the private residence of a wealthy Avilesino merchant. Its most striking feature is the lower area, which was originally used for commerce and storage, with several arches and guards for the merchandise. The palace's upper area is characterized by four twin windows forming a gallery and a roof decorated with a gable adorned with teeth.
The Palacio de Valdecarzana is the oldest civil building in Asturias and the only secular Gothic example in Avilés. It is also the only example of bourgeois architecture in the city. Today, only the south facade remains standing. Securely restored during the 20th century, the south facade now houses the Avilés Historical Archive. There is a belief that King Pedro I the Cruel stayed at the Palacio de Valdecarzana in 1352.
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Written by Nik Frost
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