Fundación Mencos

Fundación Mencos is a Spanish non-profit organisation headquartered in the Palacio de los Mencos, a historic palace in Tafalla, Navarra. Established in 2003 under the impetus of Joaquín Ignacio Mencos Doussinague, VII Marqués de la Real Defensa, the foundation is dedicated to the promotion of research and dissemination activities concerning culture and history, with a particular focus on Tafalla and its surrounding region. Its work encompasses guided visits to the palace, exhibitions, conferences, research studies and publications. The foundation operates from the Palacio de los Mencos, a singular building in the Zona Media of Navarra. The Mencos family, with titles including Condes de Guendulain and Marqueses de la Real Defensa, has been linked to Tafalla since the 15th century. The palace itself was one of the first buildings constructed outside the city walls at the end of the 16th century, using medieval remains for its tower. It has served various roles through history, including being occupied during wars, burned by Espoz y Mina in 1813, and used as a Red Cross hospital in 1873. Its door bears chains granted as a royal lodging, notably due to the presence of Ferdinand VII in 1828. Since its creation, Fundación Mencos has carried out numerous cultural activities linked to Tafalla, including events related to figures such as Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente given the proximity of the protected wetland Laguna de Pitillas, and the dissemination through photographic exhibitions, conferences, visits and collaborations with other associations and entities, of historically relevant ancestors such as Jerónimo de Ayanz, Sebastián de Eslava or Tiburcio de Redín. Activities have taken place in various locations including its own headquarters, the Casa de Cultura de Tafalla, the Fundación Miguel Echauri, and the Nuevo Casino Principal de Pamplona. The foundation also maintains a permanent link with the history of the Red Cross since its inception. Due to its proximity to Olite, it forms part of the activities of the Ruta del Vino de Navarra. The foundation has received recognitions including the Premio Especial de la Fundación de Casas Históricas y Singulares de España and the Cangrejo de Honor del Regimiento Asturias del Ejército español.

The Fundación Mencos was constituted in 2003 under the impetus of Joaquín Ignacio Mencos Doussinague, VII Marqués de la Real Defensa. Its purpose is the dissemination and awareness-raising of the material and immaterial heritage of Navarra. Since its creation, it has carried out numerous cultural activities linked to Tafalla, including those related to figures such as Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente given the proximity of the protected wetland Laguna de Pitillas. It has also disseminated, through photographic exhibitions—accompanied by a publication—conferences, visits and collaborations with other associations and entities, the memory of historically relevant ancestors such as Jerónimo de Ayanz, Sebastián de Eslava or Tiburcio de Redín, among others. These activities have taken place in various locations such as its own headquarters, the Casa de Cultura de Tafalla, the Fundación Miguel Echauri, or the Nuevo Casino Principal de Pamplona. Furthermore, its link with the history of the Red Cross has been permanent since the birth of the organisation. Due to its proximity to Olite, it forms part of the activities of the Ruta del Vino de Navarra. The foundation has received recognitions including the Premio Especial de la Fundación de Casas Históricas y Singulares de España and the Cangrejo de Honor del Regimiento Asturias del Ejército español.

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  Fundación Mencos constituted under the impetus of Joaquín Ignacio Mencos Doussinague, VII Marqués de la Real Defensa.

Cultural heritage foundation focused on the history and culture of Tafalla and Navarra, operating from a historic palace.

Product categories. Guided tours of the Palacio de los Mencos · Guided tours of the historic winery · Exhibitions · Conferences · Research studies · Publications

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