The Gothic Palace Where Princess Margarita de Saboya Died

This gothic palace in Miranda de Ebro is a residence built between 1540 and 1550 by Juan de Urbina, who served Emperor Carlos V. It is a palace of the urban type built in gothic style, featuring a typically medieval composition with significant later modifications and expansions.

In 1655, the princess Margarita de Saboya y Austria died within these walls while visiting. In 1660, the infanta María Teresa de Austria and her mother passed through the house on their way to marry Luis XIV. These royal visitors left their mark on a structure that transitioned from a noble manor to ecclesiastical property.

The Plaza de España facade features two defensive cubes of different lengths and wooden eaves with carved brackets. On the weathered surfaces, the wolves of the Urbina family and the stars of the Salazar family still linger. The facade displays a variety of windows and doors, including two barred balconies and a main entrance with a carved shield.

The building is currently ecclesiastical property. While the noble levels once served as a residence, the lower floor was originally intended for stables. Today, the palace remains overlooking the river Ebro where the resurrection of the drum takes place annually.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons