Carlos V Palace
The construction of the Carlos V Palace was a consequence of the need to have a place with all the comforts of that time for the Emperor and his family, since the "Alcazar", which was his summer residence, did not cover his needs.
The Emperor ordered the construction of the palace near the Alhambra so he could enjoy its wonders. The architect in charge of the construction was "Pedro Machuca", who loved the Renaissance style and was an experienced architect. The works, that started in 1527 and finished in 1957, went through different stages, lack of money, revolts that stopped the construction, etc. The ceilings sank due to abandonment.
The palace has a square shape, the main façade is 63 meters wide by 17 meters high. It is remarkable its circular courtyard in the middle of the building, which is unique in its style and it is the most important work of the Renaissance style in Spain. Only the south and west façades are completely decorated. The north and east façades are partially decorated, due to the fact that the building is joined to the "Alcazar" of the Alhambra. http://www.alhambra.org/eng/index.asp?secc=/alhambra/alhambras_guide/carlos_v_palace
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