Modernist Architecture of the Casa del Reloj

The Casa del Reloj, also known as Quinta de San Sebastián or Mansión Servet, is a modernist construction from the 19th century located in San Pedro del Pinatar. Built between 1888 and 1895 by the Murcian architect Pedro Cerdán, the building received its name from a clock on its main facade. It was originally built for the Servet-Spottorno family and is also known as the "casa de Castelar" because it was the residence where Emilio Castelar died in 1899.

Declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) of the Region of Murcia on June 16, 1995, the building features a diverse blend of architectural elements. The upper body has steep roofs and dormer windows, while the tympanum shows Gothic reminiscences with visible wooden structures and wrought iron ornaments. Mudejar techniques are visible in the use of exposed brick and ceramic friezes. Inside, the building features a staircase supported by two wooden columns and a coffered ceiling.

The interior includes a billiards room decorated with game-related motifs and a small chapel dedicated to San Sebastián, which gives the Quinta its name. The property also features a garden with palm trees and eucalyptus. Following a restoration at the end of the 20th century, the building currently serves as a restaurant.

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