Pazo de Mendoza - Baiona, ES - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

"It is also known as Casa del Deán, since the person who ordered its construction -in 1768- was the then Dean of the Santiago Cathedral, Don Policarpo de Mendoza, whose arms preside over the shield. It currently serves as a hotel establishment."

Taken from the official tourism website: (visit link)


"The three storey building, constructed of Galician granite, dates back to 1768 and the Ground Floor to the15th Century. Balconies offer delightful views of the harbour and across the bay.
In the Cafe massive stone pillars support the elegant arcades.
In the Reception area, a grand stone staircase, an architectural feature typical of Galicia, rises to the first floor."

Taken from the hotel website: (visit link)


"In the town of Baiona is the Pazo de Mendoza, built in 1768 by Dr. Don Policarpo de Mendoza, then dean of Santiago de Compostela.
After two centuries, in 1998, the Pazo became a hotel. Today on the outside it is still the old Pazo de Mendoza, but inside it is the modern hotel."

Taken from: (visit link)

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1400 Additional Dates of Construction: 1768 Architectural Period/Style: Gothic Architect (if known): Unknown Landscape Designer (if known): Unknown Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: City Palace Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Built in 1768 by Dr. Don Policarpo de Mendoza, then dean of Santiago de Compostela Main Material of Construction: Stone Private/Public Access: Public Access Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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