The entrance of San Telmo Palace deserves inspection. This spectacular portal was created by the son and grandson of the building’s main architect, Leonardo De Figueroa. He died 24 years before this entry was finished in 1754. The upper balcony is flanked by twelve female sculptures and two atlantes (supporting columns shaped as a man). This flamboyant, ornamental style is called Churrigueresque, named after architect José Benito de Churriguera. He perfected this form of Spanish Baroque architecture during the early 18th century.
