Art and culture
Palacio de la Isla
A 16th-century construction, with architecture that mixes Gothic and Renaissance elements, as well as traces of Medieval art.
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- Palacio de la Isla
At present a library, function and exhibition room
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Biblioteca Municipal de Cáceres
- Tel.:+34 927 26 00 15
- Fax: +34 927 21 27 94
- Website address: www.ayto-caceres.es/ciudad/biblioteca-municipal
- Opening times
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm - 4:30 pm to 8 pm.
Closed on Saturday.
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A 16th-century construction, with architecture that mixes Gothic and Renaissance elements, as well as traces of Medieval art.
The Blázquez-Mayoralgo family constructed this palace in the 16th century, in the town of Cáceres, although its name comes from the Marquises of La Isla, who owned the building in the 18th century. It was built on a synagogue in the new Jewish quarter.
Medieval art combines with Gothic and Renaissance elements here, making this a highly rewarding building both artistically and architecturally. On the façade one can see a coat of arms of the Mogollón Blázquez family and inside there is a courtyard typical of Cáceres.
Currently the Palacio de la Isla is owned by Cáceres Town Council and fulfils the functions of a library and cultural centre, as well as a venue for different events and exhibitions.
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- Origin:
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- 16th century
- Construction:
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- Palace
- Art period:
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- Gothic
- Renaissance
- Period in history:
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- 16th century
- 17th century
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Accessible elevator
- Accessible facilities and common areas
- Access ramps
- Toilet with disabled access
- Toilet for disabled people in common areas
- Toilet with support rails
Services:
- Conference Room
Gallery:
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