Juan Fernández de Isla's Palace, a monumental anchor in Isla

Juan Fernández de Isla's Palace, a monumental anchor in Isla

Discover the grand 17th-century Palace of the Counts of Isla-Fernández, built by Juan Fernández de Isla himself and later centuries-long cultural monument.

The Palace of the Counts of Isla-Fernández, built towards the end of the 17th century in Isla, Spain, was commissioned by Juan Fernández de Isla. A cultural property of interest with the category of monument since 1991, it was built to comply with Juan Fernández de Isla, who later served as the Archbishop of Burgos. The imposing structure, surrounded by a high, walled enclosure with round towers, features a main entrance adorned with a round arch, pillars, and a balcony. The interior consists of multiple rooms, a large hall, and a notable library, preserving Retrato en lienzo portraits of the Isla-Fernández family.

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Written by Nik Frost

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