Casa de la Cadena · Ciudad Rodrigo (EN)

Nothing is known of its origins, although it dates from the first half of the sixteenth century, which corresponds to the Plateresque style. It stands out for its semicircular arched doorway with large voussoirs framed by an alfiz (alfiz) framed by a chain carved in the stone, from which comes the name of the house. This element could refer to the fact that it held the right of asylum. In the original windows there is a plateresque decoration, while the rest were opened in later times. Also, the coats of arms of the Lugones and Pacheco family, protected by scallops, were added in the second half of the 16th century. This palace has suffered a lot, both by wars and by simple abandonment, housing within its walls the most diverse functions.