Palacio de Bertemati (Bertemati’s Palace)
The Bertemati's Palace construction began in
1785 in the Plaza del Arroyo by the Sopranis-Dávila family. It was declared
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest and
Historic-Artistic Monument. This palace represents the typical manorial
house of Jerez.
The Soprenis-Dávila family decided to build its
house next to the Saviour Church (currently the Cathedral) in the 18th century. During the 19th
century, this building suffered some modification and it was divided in two
properties. The landlord of the larger property was José Bertemati, who was a
trader that acquired heritage and politic power in Jerez, transforming his
property to the new architectonical style of that age. The other property was a
manorial house.
Later, both properties were joined by Enrique
Bertemati who loaned to the Church. In 2002 was begun the restoration work and
was finished 4 years later. Since this date to currently, the palace is the
central institution of the diocese of Asidonia-Jerez.
The facade in baroque style and has two bodies.
We have to highlight the columns which hold a balcony triply curved.
The palace is located in Plaza del Arroyo
(Arroyo square) next to the Cathedral.
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