Ducal Palace of Gandia

The Ducal Palace of Gandía is a breathtaking building situated at the heart of the Mediterranean city of Gandía in Valencia, Spain. This historic building was built between 1486 and 1543 by Alfonso El Magnánimo, a wealthy and powerful 15th-century king of Aragon. The original structure and layout of the Palace was designed by the renowned architects Pedro and Juan de Despuig, and it still stands today as a tribute to their masterful work.

The Ducal Palace of Gandía catches the eye with its beautiful stone masonry exterior and gorgeous Dome of Fortune, which is the focal point of the city's main plaza. Inside the palace, a must-see for any visitor is the courtyards, arcades, and walled gardens, which are filled with Renaissance-style art and ornate furnishings. In addition, the palace's 2.5-acre museum houses an impressive collection of sculptures, artefacts, and furniture from the era of the Valencian Aragon. At the Ducal Palace of Gandía, visitors can also enjoy multiple architectural marvels, such as the Plateresque Portico, the Gothic turret, the Clan Church, and the Romanesque Chapel, where visitors can enjoy the awe-inspiring frescoes, windows, and teak-wood doors decorated with heraldic symbols and elements. Not to be missed, is the 18th-century Palacio de Peña Ventura, a unique palace-like complex, with an amazing fountain and ponds.