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Coria Episcopal Palace
The Episcopal Palace of Coria is located close to the cathedral of this town in the province of Cáceres, and was built in the 17th century.
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Between Baroque and Mudejar
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The Episcopal Palace of Coria is located close to the cathedral of this town in the province of Cáceres, and was built in the 17th century.
Built in the year 1628 on the former episcopal houses, by order of the bishop Jerónimo Ruiz Camargo, the current building has a broad whitewashed façade with a granite doorway. This monument is characterised by its Baroque style, although its brick defence tower is clearly a Mudejar construction.
Nowadays this building is used as a luxury hotel.
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- Origin:
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- 17th century
- Construction:
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- Palace
- Art period:
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- Baroque
- Mudejar
- Period in history:
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- 17th century
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Accessible elevator
- Accessible facilities and common areas
- Access ramps
- Accessible restaurant
- Toilet with disabled access
- Toilet for disabled people in common areas
- Toilet with support rails
- Toilet in room
Services:
- Coffee shop
- Conference Room
Gallery:
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