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| Salamanca, (Castilla y León) Spain |
This 16th century palace was named for the more than 300 scallop shells clinging to its façade. This construction has both Gothic and Renaissance influences on the outside; the decorative and protective wrought iron window bars represent a superb example of Gothic and the ornamental façade decoration is very representative of Renaissance times. The interior two-tiered patio has Mudejar and Renaissance influences. Today this palace is used as an art gallery, the public library of Salamanca as well as the office of tourism.
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