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Palacio de los Velada is the place to stay in Avila, so if you can
afford it, do not think twice. Location couldn’t be better... The
building called Torreon de los Velada comprises several houses dating
from the fifteenth century. They were all substantially reformed during
the sixteenth century, preserving their medieval air. The House of los
Velada presumably had a very active life until well into the seventeenth
century and was frequented by monarchs and courtiers. Proximity to the
Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace, made of it a suitable lodge for
sovereigns or courtiers. Today the Palace of los Velada has been
beautifully restored and transformed into a very comfortable luxurious
four star hotel with charmingly decorated bedrooms and superbly
appointed deluxe bathrooms.
The most impressive area of the Palace is the inner courtyard, hotel life
practically evolves around it. This is the place where you can enjoy
lunch or dinner on the open, sit down for a chat or maybe have a drink
at the bar while listening to music. From here you see the corridors
above you, leading to all the bedrooms. If the house was like this in
the old days or not, it doesn’t matter, one thing is for sure, it is
absolutely delightful. |
