Palacio de Benacazón is somewhat of a challenge to find as it is situated through narrow alleys and at a dead end.
This palace is one of the most representative examples of the typical houses of Toledo. Its courtyard is of Mudéjar style, together with its decoration, based on plasterwork and azulejos, are its main attractions. Over time it has undergone numerous restorations.
The palace that currently bears the name of Palacio de Benacazón in Toledo is, probably from the time of Peter of Castile the Cruel, was also the seat of the Holy Office (the Inquisition). Former property of Fernán Pérez de Pantoja, it was manor house of the Pantoja and the Gaytán families, being called from the 16th century like Palacio de los Pantoja. It is between 1920 and 1940. Anastasio Páramo Barranco, who was the only descendant, gave himself before he died the name of Anastasio Páramo y Pantoja Cepeda, as well as the titles of Count of Benacazón, Lord of Mocejón and Benacazón. In the sixties it was Medical Consultation Center.
It is currently the headquarters of the Caja Castilla-La Mancha Foundation, a cultural center where stage arts...
Read moreEste palacio es uno de los ejemplos más representativos de las casas típicas de Toledo. Su patio es de estilo mudéjar, junto con su decoración, a base de yeserías y azulejos, son sus principales atractivos. A lo largo del tiempo ha sufrido numerosas restauraciones.
El palacio que actualmente lleva el nombre de Palacio de Benacazón en Toledo es, probablemente de la época de Pedro de Castilla el Cruel, también la sede del Santo Oficio (la Inquisición). Antigua propiedad de Fernán Pérez de Pantoja, fue casa solariega de las familias Pantoja y Gaytán, siendo llamada a partir del siglo XVI como Palacio de los Pantoja. Es entre 1920 y 1940. Anastasio Páramo Barranco, que era el único descendiente, se dio a sí mismo antes de morir el nombre de Anastasio Páramo y Pantoja Cepeda, así como los títulos de Conde de Benacazón, Señor de Mocejón...
Read moreA little hard to find @C. Recoletos #1, which is a dead end. Unless you're a huge fan of Mozarabic architecture, probably not worth it. You can only see the exterior entrance door. It is just 125 meters +/- off Plaza Zocodover but the Google directions still got me...
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