Fu disegnato da Juan de Herrera e costruito da Alonso de Vandelviva e Juan de Minjares. Durante il XVII secolo vennero costruiti il secondo piano e la croce del giuramento. ###>The Indies Archive which used to be the Mercaderes Market, was built in 1572. Designed by Juan de Herrera and built by Alonso de Vandelviva and Juan de Minjares. During the 17th century the second floor and the cross of the Oath were constructed.