Laredo’s Palace in Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Filed by Max the Cryptid Reporter

As soon as you leave the Alcalá de Henares train station and walk toward the historic center, a richly decorated Neo‑Mudéjar brick building immediately stands out, reminiscent of Comillas Palace by Gaudí. This is Laredo Palace, created by Manuel José Laredo (1842–1896), who was not only the city’s mayor but also a painter, decorator, and restorer. Completed in 1886, the palace blends Neo‑Mudéjar, Neo‑Gothic, and Modernist elements. Although the official architect was Juan José de Urquijo, Lared