House of The Del Río Family

A hidden treasure 

The moulding that frames the coat of arms of its 15th century noble owner, the Councillor Gonzalo del Río, still reflects the aesthetics of the period, although it no longer has the adornment of carved stone balls that was so common during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. 

The original doorways on the ground floor, as can be seen from the street, are now occupied by commercial establishments. Access to the courtyard used to be through the entrance hall, where a chemist's shop has long been established. Today, it is possible to reach it through a narrow corridor that takes you through to one of the most unique courtyards in the city. Its layout, its size, its elements and the Romanesque arch still in one of its walls, reveal the age of the original building. The ivy that hides part of the architecture, the slender ailanthus tree, the old stone well and the mossy cobblestones of the courtyard grant this place an intimate character of great beauty. 

The portico has three arcaded sides, with seven helicoidal limestone columns giving the impression, so typical of Gothic architecture, of unstoppable upward movement.  

Would you like to visit it? 

Closed to the public.