Name 1
CASA DE LOS FUCARES
Name 2
FUGGER HOUSE
ID number
001.214.Almadén
Manager / Administrator
JOSE ANTONIO CALVO
Ownership
Private
Individual
JOSE ANTONIO CALVO
Local / Original ID Number
001.001.001.011
Type of Object
Town, Built heritage - other, Daily life
Description
Short description
"Built at the end of the 15th century by a small congregation of Dominican friars. It is believed that it was also used by the Inquisition, later serving as accommodation for the family of German bankers, the Fuggers, during the period when the mine was leased between 1521 and 1646.
These received the Almadén mine and the mastery of the Order of Calatrava as a collateral for the advance payments that Charles V received to finance his imperial election when the crown of the Holy Roman Empire became vacant after the death of Maximilian I, news of which was received on 6 July 1520.
The façade of the building maintains an interesting stone doorway, with a lintel decorated with cornice. A sword and a palm stand out on the flanks of the shield in the centre, representing political and religious power. On both sides, two dogs with torches make reference to the order of Dominican monks (Dominnis canis). Today, after a very careful restoration, it has become a small charming hotel."
These received the Almadén mine and the mastery of the Order of Calatrava as a collateral for the advance payments that Charles V received to finance his imperial election when the crown of the Holy Roman Empire became vacant after the death of Maximilian I, news of which was received on 6 July 1520.
The façade of the building maintains an interesting stone doorway, with a lintel decorated with cornice. A sword and a palm stand out on the flanks of the shield in the centre, representing political and religious power. On both sides, two dogs with torches make reference to the order of Dominican monks (Dominnis canis). Today, after a very careful restoration, it has become a small charming hotel."
Measures
Materials
Carved stone and masonry
Dating
1520
Author / Producer
Illustrations
Original use
Dwelling of Dominican friars and later of the Fugger family
Present use
Hotel Boutique
Original location
C/ Mayor of San Juan.
Present location
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
Very good, only needs the regular maintenance of an old house
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
None
DOCUMENTATION
Addresses /collections/links etc. where further in-depth information is accessible:
Submitted
AYUNTAMIENTO ALMADEN
Submitted by
Alicia Escudero & Águeda Moyano
Date Submitted
2. 5. 2022
Date Edited
Never