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Monterrey Palace
The 16th-century Monterrey Palace was one of the most magnificent Spanish Plateresque-style buildings of its day. Even though this sumptuous mansion and its towers, chimneys, loggias and grotesques are vast, it was never actually finished.
The extravagant palace was built for the Count of Monterrey, but today it is in the hands of another Spanish aristocratic family, the House of Alba. It is one of their official residences and for many years has been closed to the public. However, in 2016 an agreement was signed between the House of Alba Foundation and local authorities to start daily guided tours of the interior.
Even if Monterrey Palace isn't open during your time in Salamanca, it is still well worth spending a few minutes admiring the beautiful exterior. Look over the grand façades and the many decorative elements, such as coats of arms and carvings of lions and monstrous fantasy creatures. Bring a camera with you or a pair of binoculars to study them in detail.
If you are able to tour the interior, peruse some of the important works of art owned by the House of Alba. These include paintings by José de Ribera, a Spanish painter who worked in the first half of the 17th century.
Monterrey Palace is located on the Plaza de Monterrey, a short walk west of Salamanca's Plaza Mayor. To keep up to date with plans to turn the building into a tourist attraction, visit the official website of the House of Alba Foundation. After your visit, stop at some of the other major tourist attractions within a few footsteps of the palace. These include the House of the Dead, the Convent of the Annunciation (Convento de las Úrsulas) and the 17th-century Church of the Purísima. Among the highlights of this building are the paintings on the magnificent altarpiece.
Guide to Exploring around Monterrey Palace
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Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
C/ Concejo Nº 4, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is steps from San Martin Church and Plaza Mayor. New Cathedral of Salamanca and San Esteban Convent are also within 10 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 10 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 19 minutes.
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Oct 7 - Oct 8
Abba Fonseca Hotel
Plaza de San Blas, 2, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Archbishop Fonseca College, Plaza Mayor, and New Cathedral of Salamanca. San Esteban Convent and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum are also within 15 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 18 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 27 minutes.
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Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hotel Hospes Palacio San Esteban
Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 3, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this luxury hotel is steps from Las Duenas Convent and San Esteban Convent. New Cathedral of Salamanca and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum are also within 10 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 15 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 25 minutes.
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Oct 21 - Oct 22
NH Salamanca Puerta de la Catedral
Plaza Juan XXIII, 5, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is steps from Ieronimus Torres Medievales de la Catedral, Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum, and New Cathedral of Salamanca. San Esteban Convent and Plaza Mayor are also within 10 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 17 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 26 minutes.
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Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hotel Rector
Paseo Rector Esperabe, 10, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this romantic hotel is steps from Garden of Calisto and Melibea and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum. San Esteban Convent and New Cathedral of Salamanca are also within 10 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 16 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 27 minutes.
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Oct 20 - Oct 21
Eurostars Las Claras
Calle Marquesa de Almarza, s/n, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is steps from College of Calatrava and San Esteban Convent. Plaza Mayor and New Cathedral of Salamanca are also within 10 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 10 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 23 minutes.
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Sep 22 - Sep 23
Salamanca Suite Studios
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Oct 7 - Oct 8
Alameda Palace
Paseo de la Estación 1, SalamancaLocated in Labradores, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Alamedilla Park and Plaza Mayor. San Esteban Convent and New Cathedral of Salamanca are also within 1 mi (2 km). La Alamedilla Station is only a 4-minute walk and Salamanca Station is 11 minutes.