Casa de las Muertes

From the quiet little Plaza de las Ursulas, with the magnificent apse of the Anunciacion Convent in the background, you will see the marvellous plateresque facade of Juan de Alava's 16th century mansion. In the 18th century there were lots of tales about the name of this enigmatic house, which has a history of violent deaths connected with jealousy and love affairs. This must have had something to do with the four skulls under the upper windows of the facade. To the right of the facade, you'll see the house where Miguel de Unamuno lived and died. If you like taking photographs, do take one of these two houses, with the statue of Unamuno in front. You can't visit the house, as it is privately owned.

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