How the toffs live

An example of the restraint in houses can be seen in these aristocratic houses, Palacio Domecq and Casa Perez Luna.
The Palacio Virrey Laserna allowed me to visit a few rooms for 12 Euros and a state tax sunsidy. The first Count, (El General D. Jose de Laserna y Martinez de Hinojosa, Ier Conde de los Andes,) made his money in South America and returned after a series of battles without Spanish reinforcements had depleted his military capability to the point were Simon Bolivar could front up and take over. The family still live in the house he returned to. It reminded me of the Consulate in Tangier or of Southdown house more than of a palace.
No photos allowed, alas, though there are probably some online. I took a couple in the garden to show the tiles, made in Spain but inspired by the Americas. Most are original, but the younger son of the present Count, who escorted me around, assured me they were still available today in case of breakage. Now there is after sales care.Read more