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 Pazo de Raxoi - Santiago de Compostela, ES Posted by:  razalas
N 42° 52.823 W 008° 32.762
29T E 537074 N 4747631
Pazo de Raxoi is a palace in Santiago de Compostela, it is located on the Praza do Obradoiro, in front of the cathedral.
Waymark Code: WM135J3
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 09/21/2020
Views: 6
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Pazo de Raxoi
"Closing the Praza do Obradoiro and located in front of the west facade of the Cathedral, this palace rises, ordered to be built by Archbishop Raxoi in 1766, as a residence for the children of the choir and seminary. The works were executed by the French engineer Charles Lemaur. The long open facade with an elegant arcade, gives the building a marked horizontality. In the center of the façade you can see a pediment with a marble relief depicting the battle of Clavijo, the work of Gambino and Ferreiro, crowned by the equestrian statue of Santiago. Inside, the rococo staircase also designed by Lemaur stands out. At present it is the headquarters of the Compostela City Council, the Galician Culture Council and some government offices of the Xunta de Galicia."
Retrieved and translated from the city official tourism website:https://www.santiagoturismo.com
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1766
Architectural Period/Style: Neoclassical
Architect (if known): Charles Lemaur
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
City Palace
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Built by Archbishop Raxoi
Main Material of Construction: Stone
Private/Public Access: Private/Public Access
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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