Casa de los Picos: 617 Granite Peaks Robustly Echoing Segovia's Heritage

Casa de los Picos, originally a fortified house, was built in the late 15th century by don Pedro López de Ayala as a means to bolster the Puerta de San Martín. Alonso González de la Hoz purchased the manor, passing it to his son Juan de la Hoz. Casa de los Picos is distinguished by its facade, adorned with 617 granite peaks, and its Renaissance-style courtyard. The Hoz family's heraldry is prominently displayed in the doors and balconies of Casa de los Picos, while Talavera tile-work graces the entrance and courtyard. As the seat of the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño de Segovia since 1977, Casa de los Picos displays decorative similarities to other buildings in the city, but remains unique and unparalleled in its distinct charm and history.

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