Palacio de Gelmírez

#8 in Santiago de Compostela / #366 in Spain
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by Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga)
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

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The Palacio de Gelmírez in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, is a remarkable example of Romanesque civil architecture. Constructed in the 12th century, this historic palace was originally built as a residence for the archbishops of Santiago. Named after Archbishop Diego Gelmírez, one of its primary patrons, the building features impressive stone masonry and a grand, vaulted banquet hall with ribbed arches.


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