The Castle-like Manor with a Defensive Past

The Castle-like Manor with a Defensive Past

In Segovia, Spain, the Casa de los Marqueses de Moya isn't just a manor house. It's a historic treasure and architectural gem, known as the House of Chains, with a fascinating defensive past.

The Casa de los Marqueses de Moya in Segovia, Spain, isn't just a manor house. It's a historical and architectural gem, known as the House of Chains. Historically, it played a defensive role, as it was once part of Segovia's city walls. The process to officially declare it as a historical-artistic monument started in 1982 and finally ended in 2022 when it was renamed as a cultural asset of interest with the category of Monument. This declaration was made public on June 27, 2022, in the Official Bulletin of Castilla y León. Today, the house stands at number 6 on the Plaza del Conde de Cheste, offering a glimpse into Segovia's past.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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