Villasuso Palace

The Villasuso Palace is located next to the church of San Miguel, in the well-known Machete Square, right in the city centre. Its construction was ordered by Martín de Salinas, ambassador of Emperor Charles I, around 1539.

The building is unique in the shape of U, due to its adaptation to the wall and the unevenness of the land. The factory wall is made of small hewn stones whereas the façade, the coat of arms and the frames of balistralias of ashlar. In the past the main façade led to Villasuso Square, on the highest part of the area. There, the coat of arms of the Salinas Family and an entrance with lintels and columns can be seen. Today, the palace can be reached through the Machete Square. 

The City Council purchased the palace and has adapted it to give conferences, hold exhibitions and social events.