House of the Arch

The Casa del Arco is one of the most unique civil buildings in Villanueva de los Infantes and is part of the group of manor houses that enrich the historic center of the town.

Its presence within the project's heritage inventory confirms its relevance in the monumental tour of the town, where the domestic architecture of representation completes the urban reading alongside churches, convents and public buildings.

The building is also known as House of the Viceroy of New Spain or of the Indian. It is a 17th-century construction, with baroque facade in which The arch that gives it its name is a prominent feature. and that gives it a very recognizable personality within the historic village of Infante.

Inside, a courtyard articulated with Ionic columns and wooden footings, while the balconies feature plant decoration and one of them incorporates a lion's head, details that reinforce the artistic value of the whole.

The visit is especially interesting when integrated into a stroll through the monumental streets of Villanueva de los Infantes.

Rather than as an isolated building, the Casa del Arco should be understood as part of a coherent urban landscape, where the civil architecture of the modern centuries contributes decisively to the stately character of the town.

It is, therefore, a very suitable stop to appreciate the quality of the historic residences and the heritage richness of one of the most monumental centers of the Campo de Montiel.