Palacio de los Condes de Alba y Aliste
About This Museum
You might not expect to find one of Spain's most important textile collections tucked away in a quiet Zamoran square, but that's the magic of this place. The Palacio de los Condes de Alba y Aliste, now home to the Museo de Zamora, feels like stepping into a layered history book. Its rooms unfold with everything from ancient Celtic torques and Visigothic belt buckles to medieval ceramics that still bear the potters' fingerprints. It’s a wonderfully intimate museum where the grandeur of the palace itself is as much a part of the exhibit as the artifacts it protects.
Collection Highlights
The star attraction is its breathtaking ensemble of Flemish tapestries, woven with such detail they seem to breathe. Alongside these are more humble, yet equally captivating, finds like a delicate Roman glass bottle and a collection of medieval keys that look like they could still turn a lock.
Visitor Information
It's right on Plaza Viriato, number 5—you can't miss the imposing stonework. Best to check opening hours online before you go, as they can vary seasonally.
Architecture & Building
A formidable Renaissance palace built from warm, honey-colored stone, featuring a stunning Plateresque facade carved with intricate coats of arms and mythological figures.
Contact & Location
Address: Parador Nacional Condes de Alba y Aliste, 5, Plaza de Viriato, Los Almendros, Barrio La Lana, Zamora, Castilla y León, 49001, España
Phone: +34 980 67 24 48
