Palacio del Marqués de Salvatierra

The Palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra

The Ronda audio-guided tour presents you with the Palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra, a Baroque seigneurial palace nestled in one of the most picturesque corners of the old town.

A façade marked by colonial history

The interior is a private residence and cannot be visited, but the eighteenth-century façade largely justifies the detour: a large stone portal framed by Corinthian columns, surmounted by a wrought-iron balcony and the coat of arms of the Salvatierra family. What makes this palace unique are the four small sculpted figures that support the pediment, inspired by representations of indigenous peoples of America, two men and two women. This decor, created at a time when the fortunes of families like the Salvatierra came in part from colonial wealth, evokes in a striking way the relationship of domination between Spain and its territories across the Atlantic, these bodies seeming to carry the weight of the coat of arms placed above them. The palace is today protected as heritage.

What there is to see

The façade of the Palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra deserves lingering: its Baroque portal, its Corinthian columns and above all its four sculpted figures, which invite a reflection on the colonial history of Spain. Nestled in a picturesque corner of the old town, this private palace is discovered from the street, the time to observe its details.

Practical information

The Palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra is in the old town of Ronda, on the Calle Marqués de Salvatierra. A private residence, it cannot be visited; only its façade can be contemplated freely from the street.

What makes the palace façade unique?

Four sculpted figures inspired by indigenous peoples of America support the pediment, in connection with the colonial history of the family.

Can one visit the Salvatierra palace?

No, it is a private residence; only the façade can be contemplated from the street.