Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista, Renaissance museum in Málaga, Spain
The Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista is a Renaissance building in Málaga with a Plateresque facade featuring large asymmetric windows and decorative details framing a central courtyard with a double gallery. Inside, multiple rooms connect through an open layout that reveals different levels and floors.
Built between 1530 and 1540 by Diego de Cazalla, the building later became a furniture factory and served as a Red Cross hospital during the Spanish Civil War. These changes in use show how the building adapted to the city's changing needs over time.
The palace has housed the Museo Picasso Málaga since 2003, displaying a major collection of works by the Spanish artist in thoughtfully arranged exhibition spaces. Visitors can see how the artist's work evolved across different periods of his life.
The building sits on Calle San Agustín near Málaga Cathedral and is easy to reach on foot. Guided tours in multiple languages are available, and the rooms are well lit and can be explored at a comfortable pace.
The building blends Renaissance architecture with Mudéjar elements, including octagonal pillars, and preserves original Roman mosaics in one of its courtyards. These layers of different eras make it a place where you can read Málaga's long history in the details.
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