Description
The Fúcares Palace in Almagro.
A Renaissance jewel from the 16th century, spanning 1,459 sqm and set in the historic heart of Almagro.
The Fúcares Palace, built in 1539, stands as one of the great heritage treasures of Castilla-La Mancha. Extending to 1,459 sqm, the property centres around a magnificent, arcaded Renaissance courtyard and preserves remarkable original features – coffered ceilings, fireplaces and the celebrated stone-carved entrance by Juan de Juren. Its setting in the historic heart of Almagro – the stage of the International Classical Theatre Festival – opens infinite possibilities for residential, cultural and hospitality use.
In Almagro’s historic noble quarter – a town declared an Artistic and Historical Heritage Site and celebrated worldwide for its Classical Theatre Festival – stands the Fúcares Palace, commissioned in 1539 by Germany’s illustrious Függer bankers, financiers to the Spanish Crown. This 16th-century palace rises as one of Almagro’s most emblematic landmarks. Its grand Renaissance stone-carved entrance, attributed to Juan de Juren, is regarded by historians as one of the finest examples of its kind in all of Castilla-La Mancha.
With 1,459 sqm of built accommodation set on a plot of more than 1,000 sqm, the property unfolds though generous outward-facing rooms and reception areas, and is distinguished by timber-coffered ceilings, historic fireplaces and living quarters that overlook the central courtyard. At its heart lies a 150 sqm arcaded courtyard, featuring stone columns carved with the Fúcares family coats of arms. Meanwhile, a second rear courtyard garden, with independent carriage access, offers a versatile 250 sqm open-air space – ideal for housing a pool or al fresco dining area. The property also includes a former granary extending 200 sqm, a cellar, wine store and various service quarters.
Thanks to its remarkable state of preservation, architectural wealth and outstanding central location, the Palace opens the door to a whole host of possibilities – from an elegant boutique hotel to an institutional, cultural or corporate space, while also offering exceptional potential as a truly singular private residence. All this, less than fifty minutes from Madrid by high-speed train, with excellent links to Ciudad Real and to the most-loved landmarks of La Mancha.
A place where the splendour of the Renaissance converges with the possibilities of the present.
