The Prettiest Palace in Cáceres
Cáceres’ historic district is full of palaces and regal homes, but in my opinion the Palace of Los Golfines de Abajo is the most beautiful and impressive, not just for its size (it could hold about 20 houses) but also for its decoration.
The Palace lends its name to the Plaza de Los Golfines and was built by the Golfín family in the 15th century. It shouldn’t be confused with the Palace of Los Golfines de Arriba, which belongs to a separate branch of the family.
The façade perfectly combines two different architectural eras: that of house-fort from the 15th century and 16th-century Humanism. Remarkable aspects of the façade include the two-sided granite battlement tower, the crest of fantastic plateresque animals that decorates the upper area, mullioned windows, and the coat of arms of Alvarez Golfines.
