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Palace · Gijón, Astúrias
Palacio de Revillagigedo
Baroque palace from the early 18th century on the plaza del Marqués, built atop a medieval tower, joined to the former colegiata de San Juan Bautista; it houses a cultural center.
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About Palacio de Revillagigedo
The palacio de Revillagigedo, also known as that of the Marqués de San Esteban del Mar de Natahoyo, is located on the plaza del Marqués in Cimadevilla, facing the port. It is one of the most important examples of Asturian palace architecture from the 18th century.
It was commissioned in 1704 by Carlos Miguel Ramírez de Jove, the first marqués de San Esteban del Mar de Natahoyo, reusing a 15th-century Gothic tower that already stood on the site. Construction finished in 1721 under the direction of Francisco Menéndez Camina. The popular name comes from the title of counts of Revillagigedo, which later passed to the same family.
The façade is marked by two towers at the ends, joined by a central body with balconies and the family's coat of arms. The palace forms a complex with the adjacent former colegiata de San Juan Bautista. It was declared a historical-artistic monument in 1974.
Today the palace and the colegiata operate as a cultural center, hosting temporary art exhibitions.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 45 minutes, depending on the exhibitions.
Best time
In the morning or afternoon, during opening hours; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on the plaza del Marqués, in Cimadevilla, a short walk from praça Maior and the marina.
Tip
Look at the plaza-facing façade: the two towers and the coat of arms clearly show the palace's design.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Palacio de Revillagigedo
When does the palacio de Revillagigedo date from?
From the early 18th century, built between 1704 and 1721 on top of a 15th-century Gothic tower.
What is housed in the palace today?
A cultural center with temporary art exhibitions, alongside the former collegiate church of San Juan Bautista.
Where is the palace?
On the plaza del Marqués, in Cimadevilla, facing the harbour.