Palace of the Dukes of Alba

The Palace of the Dukes of Alba, located in Piedrahita, Ávila, Spain, is a stunning neoclassical structure built between 1755 and 1766 by architect Jaime Marquet as a summer residence for the Dukes of Alba. This historical site, once a medieval castle, has hosted notable figures like painter Francisco Goya. Despite suffering damage during the Napoleonic wars and the Spanish Civil War, the palace's exterior remains intact, while the interior has been repurposed to house a school. The gardens, designed in a French style, are now a public park, making it a perfect spot for tourists and researchers interested in Spanish history and architecture.