In the 18th century, the 13th duchess beguiled the painter Goya, who portrayed her several times. Along the way, the Alba lineage became deeply intertwined with the lineages of other noble families.

Its walls have borne witness to royal visits, political intrigues, and the flamboyant presence of the late Duchess of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, a woman whose passion for art and fearless ...