Palace of Counts

• · Palace of the Counts North East
• · Palace of the Counts South East
• · Palace of the Counts North West

This is a renaissance building with outstanding emblazoned galleries and the Damas Tower. The palace that dates from the XVI and XVII centuries was reconstructed en 1962 and is made up of two noble facades; the one that faces the parade court has two sections, the lower is defined by a cluster of ten segmental arches supported by octagonal columns. Over this portico, an open gallery made from granite, protected by a parapet made of the same material.
The south Eastern facing facade presents a gallery that consists of three sections, each one of those is organized into five segmental arches that are slightly pointed. The upper floor opts for depressed arches, while the most elevated- that supports the eaves of the roof– is completely separated. The elevated floors protect the residents with solid granite parapets.
On the side are masonry pillars that open to an overhanging balcony that separates the inner section of a new gallery that connects with the upper parade court. It is said that from this point, in the middle of the XIV century a fascinated Peter the Cruel contemplated the horizon, inspired by the love of the Countess. This is one of many inspiring romantic legends coming from medieval fortifications.