Casa de los Dragones

Ceuta


The Casa de los Dragones on Plaza de los Reyes is a fantastic dream that has entered the real world. This former home is an extraordinary example of eclectic architecture, with Moorish arches, polished brick facades, mansard roofs, fabulous balconies and the pièce de résistance, four enormous dark dragons springing from the roof. If only it were open to the public!


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