SHORT STORY OF THIS PALACE

This House Palace is dated from latest s. XVI in 1590. Belonging to Sir D. Pedro de Francos Gallegos, Lord of the Saint Inquisition of Jerez which bought it in a very bad status being an animal farm. He re-built to the Palace we know today. The works took 25 years (1621-1646). After his deceased the housed was transferred to Casares family which transformated into a neighbourhood house ("corrala") till 2010 which was transformated to Aparthotel.

It was declared Artistic and Historical Patrimony of the City. With the maximum protection. This is a listed Building declared "Asset of Cultural Interest" into Jerez central monumental. (Law 13/1982).

HOUSE OR MUSEUM??

The Palace offer to visitors an incredible hits to mention: The amazin ceiling beams, mudejar style hand made, are unique pieces. Patio Floor tales is called: "Tarifa Stone" these tales are used from roman era. Very typical in this kind of noble palace during centuries. The walls are made of pressed stone.

Stone made Stairs are older than 4 hundred years. It is wonderfull to admire the use of the steps due to the pass of the years. The amazing handrails made of mahogany wood, fully artisanal handmade, were brought from flandes WorkShops, very tipycal of the noble houses in this tipe of construction.

The most Important hit of this house is the Front Wall. Stone Made, with strong decorations flowers decorations.

This House owns "Pure Art" in every corner. You can breath purest Flamenco on each corner. This house represents the origin of ZAMBOMBASthe husbands sangs Villancicos to their wifes to cheer up the elaboration of Christimas desserts. So. Lola Flores, Jose Mercé, La Paquera, Camarón de la Isla very very famous flamenco singers made theirs shows in this building.