Doge's Palace (EN)
In the heart of Lerma, overlooking the imposing Plaza Mayor, the Ducal Palace stands as the great symbol of the power and ambition of one of the most influential figures in 17th-century Spain: the Duke of Lerma.
Built in the strictest Herrerian style, this palace is one of the most important architectural complexes of the Castilian Baroque.
Commissioned by the Duke of Lerma, a favourite of King Philip III, the building reflects a monumental and sober design characteristic of the Herrerian style, where geometry, symmetry and decorative austerity convey authority and balance.
Its main façade, which overlooks the Plaza Mayor, stands out for its coat-of-arms-adorned entrance, a symbol of lineage and noble power. From there, one enters an interior that surprises with the grandeur of its spaces.
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The inner courtyard, surrounded by monumental columns, is one of the most representative spaces of the complex, conceived as the central hub of palace life.
The main staircase, truly spectacular, reinforces the sense of grandeur and ceremony characteristic of the palace architecture of the period.
Today, the Ducal Palace has been transformed into a Parador Nacional de Turismo, becoming the flagship of ‘Lerma’s’ heritage and allowing visitors not only to admire its architecture but also to experience it first-hand.
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To stroll through its rooms or admire it from the square is to understand the moment when Lerma became one of the most important centres of power in the kingdom.
A palace that is not just to be admired, but to be experienced.
The Ducal Palace is the essence of Lerma: history, power and beauty transformed into architecture.