The palace that sealed a royal marriage

In the heart of Valladolid, Spain, the Vivero Palace (Palacio de los Vivero) dates back to the 15th century. Commissioned by Alonso Pérez de Vivero, it began as a fortified noble residence but later became a center of royal justice and administration. The palace is most renowned for hosting the pivotal marriage contract between Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon in 1469, initiating the unification of Spain and the start of its Golden Age. Today, visitors can admire the architecture in the Gothic-Mudéjar style, particularly the intricate ‘Sala Rica’ ceiling, and explore its history as it now houses the Provincial Historical Archive of Valladolid.

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