The Palau dels Comtes de Centelles in Centelles (Osona) is a building declared a cultural asset of national interest. Its history dates back to 1415, when the baron Gilabert VII had his residence built there. A second house was later constructed by the baron Guillem Ramon II around 1540, shortly after the Major Square was urbanized.
Following the War of Succession, the palace was rebuilt by the count Francesc Xavier de Blanes i Centelles-Carròs, who died in 1742. The palace suffered significant mistreatment during the War of the French.
The palace is a large building with a square floor plan, a ground floor, three stories, and a central courtyard. Small guard towers are located at the four upper corners. The main door is a three-sided angular arch topped by a coat of arms supported by angels. The remaining openings are decorated and arranged symmetrically, forming a regular rhythm; except for those on the ground floor, the rest of the openings are balconies with small projections.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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