Description:
The Bishop's Palace in Albarracín is a magnificent 18th century building that has not been used for its original purpose as an Episcopal residence for almost two centuries. It is the only palace-type building in the area of Alberracín, but its construction techniques are simple and the materials similar to those of the other local buildings. The irregular-shaped building has two clearly defined parts. The first one contains the noble area (originally the residence of the bishop, official reception rooms, offices and archives) and the other one the servants' quarters. The restoration project aimed to recover the former splendor of the building and respecting its original arrangement. First the former service area and the roofs were restored and in a second phase the noble area. The original wall paintings were restored. New elements and utilities were installed in a very respectful way (e.g. electricity, telephones, water supply, security and emergency lighting systems). Interventions were only made where necessary.