Reg.Nr. 85-E/01

Palace of Monterrey, Salamanca

The palace has always been considered as the best representation of a Spanish renaissance Palace. Most of the restoration that had been necessary to this building had been to ornamental facades on the outside of the building, which had deteriorated. Acidity of rain water and the ...
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Project details

Title:Palace of Monterrey, Salamanca
Entr. year: 1985
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Salamanca (Castile and Leon)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Palace
Actual use:Private residence
Built: 16th century
The Jury's citation: "For the detailed restoration to the fine 16th century Renaissance building, following extensive damage through atmospheric pollution"
GPS:40°57'55.2"N 5°39'59.7"W
Web, Links:

www.inspain.org/en/sites/palaceofmonterrey.asp

Description:
The palace has always been considered as the best representation of a Spanish renaissance Palace. Most of the restoration that had been necessary to this building had been to ornamental facades on the outside of the building, which had deteriorated. Acidity of rain water and the atmospheric contamination were the reason for decay. Main restorations: roof, sculptures and decorations.