The palace was constructed on the foundations of a medieval tower belonging to the Valdés family.
The attached Colegiata de San Juan Bautista houses the tomb of the first Marquis of San Esteban.
It is officially classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural, the highest level of heritage protection in Spain.
The building's architectural style is a blend of traditional Asturian defensive design and Baroque aesthetic elements.
Its location on the Plaza del Marqués directly overlooks the old harbor, once the economic heart of Gijón.
The Palacio de Revillagigedo is an 18th-century Baroque palace located in the Cimavilla district of Gijón. Built in 1721 by order of the first Marquis of San Esteban del Mar de Natahoyo, it features a distinct rectangular floor plan with two corner towers. The palace serves as an art center managed by the Cajastur Foundation, hosting rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and historical artifacts. The complex includes the adjacent collegiate church of San Juan Bautista, a pre-Romanesque foundation. The palace structure is characterized by its stone masonry, defensive appearance, and symmetrical design overlooking the harbor. It currently operates as a primary cultural venue for temporary visual art displays in Asturias.
From the center of Plaza del Marqués to capture the symmetrical facade and the two flanking towers.
Combine your visit with a walk through the neighboring Cimavilla neighborhood to see remnants of the Roman city walls.
Check the official Cajastur Foundation website before arrival as the palace occasionally closes between exhibition installations.
Do not confuse the main palace entrance with the entrance to the attached church, which may have different access rules.
Closed on Mondays and certain public holidays; periodically closed during the changeover of temporary exhibitions.
