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Palace of Charles V
Palacio de Carlos V
Paleis van Karel V


Emperor Charles V ordered Renaissance architect Pedro Machuca to build a comfortable palace for himself and his family. The construction started in 1527, but was in fact never finished.

O Imperador Carlos V encomendou ao arquiteto renascentista Pedro Machuca a construção de um palácio confortável para ele e sua família. As obras se iniciaram em 1527, mas, na verdade, nunca chegaram a ser terminadas.

Keizer Karel V gaf opdracht aan Renaissance-architect Pedro Machuca een comfortabel paleis voor hem en zijn familie te bouwen. Aan dit paleis werd begonnen in 1527, maar in feite is het nooit afgeraakt.