Key insights

• ⚜️ Isabel and Fernando visit Santiago in 1486, Decision to found a royal hospital to centralize and modernize medical services, Asserting royal presence in the region
• 🏰 Archbishop's Palace designed by Enrique de Egas in 1501, Transitional style blending late Gothic with early Renaissance elements, Facade resembling an altar with religious figures, Naked figures of Adam and Eve as a sign of new classicism
• 🏛️ Monarchical symbols on the building, Plateresca ornamentation described as working stone like silver, Addition of balconies in the 17th century, Impressive cornice and gargoyle decorations, The building was admired by pilgrims
• 👩‍⚕️ Organización del hospital por sexos y clases sociales, Enfermerías en los pisos superiores, Capilla gótico renacentista con patios alrededor
• 👶 El hospital albergó a más de 800 niños huérfanos en el siglo XVIII, Las condiciones sanitarias eran precarias y solo el 10% de los niños sobrevivía hasta los 7 años, Rosalía de Castro fue bautizada en la capilla del hospital a pesar de ser registrada como hija de padres desconocidos
• 🏥 The building expanded to address the city's healthcare needs, especially during the 1769 famine with over 4,300 patients., It was a hospital until 1954 and later became part of the National network of lodges., Modern pilgrims can enjoy a free meal at the five-star hotel if they are among the first ten to arrive with the required credentials

Q&A

• What happened to the historic building after 1954, and what benefit do modern pilgrims have at the site?

  The historic building served as a hospital until 1954, after which it became part of the National network of lodges. Today, modern pilgrims can enjoy a complimentary meal at the hotel by being among the first ten to arrive daily with the required credentials.

• What were the conditions of the hospital in the 18th century, and who was baptized there?

  In the 18th century, the hospital housed over 800 orphaned children, but the sanitary conditions were precarious, resulting in only 10% of the children surviving until the age of 7. Rosalía de Castro was baptized in the hospital's chapel despite being registered as the daughter of unknown parents.

• How was the organization of the hospital described?

  The hospital was organized with men on the left side and women on the right, separated by sexes and social classes. It had infirmaries on the upper floors and a Renaissance Gothic chapel surrounded by four courtyards.

• How is the architecture of the Archbishop's Palace described?

  The architecture of the Archbishop's Palace includes monarchical symbols, intricate ornamentation, and impressive balconies added in the 17th century, making it an imposing structure for its time.

• What are the architectural features of the Archbishop's Palace designed by Enrique de Egas in 1501?

  The Archbishop's Palace, designed by architect Enrique de Egas in 1501, features a transitional style blending late Gothic with early Renaissance elements. It includes a facade resembling an altar with religious figures and the naked figures of Adam and Eve as a sign of new classicism.

• What was the purpose of Isabel and Fernando's visit to Santiago in 1486?

  Isabel and Fernando visited Santiago in 1486 with the decision to found a royal hospital to centralize and modernize medical services, as well as to assert royal presence in the region.

• 00:00 Isabel and Fernando visit Santiago in 1486 and decide to found a royal hospital to centralize and modernize medical services, as well as to assert royal presence in the region.
• 00:52 The Archbishop's Palace, designed by architect Enrique de Egas in 1501, features a transitional style blending late Gothic with early Renaissance elements, including a facade resembling an altar with religious figures and the naked figures of Adam and Eve as a sign of new classicism.
• 01:40 The architecture of the building includes monarchical symbols, intricate ornamentation, and impressive balconies added in the 17th century, making it an imposing structure for its time.
• 02:26 El hospital estaba organizado con hombres en la mitad izquierda y mujeres en la derecha, separados por sexos y clases sociales. Tenía enfermerías en los pisos superiores y una capilla gótica renacentista rodeada por cuatro patios.
• 03:12 El hospital albergó a cientos de niños huérfanos en el siglo XVIII, pero las condiciones sanitarias eran precarias y solo el 10% sobrevivía hasta los 7 años. La escritora Rosalía de Castro fue bautizada en la capilla del hospital a pesar de ser registrada como hija de padres desconocidos.
• 03:59 The historic building served as a hospital until 1954, after which it became part of the National network of lodges. Today, modern pilgrims can enjoy a complimentary meal at the hotel by being among the first ten to arrive daily with the required credentials.