Palacio de los Villalones, Renaissance palace in Córdoba, Spain.
The Palacio de los Villalones is a Renaissance palace in Córdoba featuring symmetrical proportions with decorative arches framing the entrance and an ornate medallion above the main doorway. The interior layout and rooms reflect typical Renaissance design and spatial organization of the period.
The palace was built in 1560 by architect Hernán Ruiz II and took its current name when Alonso de Villalón y Orive became its owner in 1718. During the Napoleonic period, the building served briefly as military barracks.
The palace now houses the Cultural Department of Córdoba City Council, with its Renaissance rooms serving as exhibition spaces for contemporary art. This blend of historical architecture and modern creativity shapes how the building is used today.
The building sits near Plaza de Orive in the San Andrés-San Pablo neighborhood and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors interested in architecture or current exhibitions should check in advance about any special tours or opening hours available.
A Latin inscription reading "Bona Fides est Magna Virtus" appears on the central medallion, where a female figure holds it on a ribbon. This philosophical motto was a common feature in Renaissance palaces of the era and reveals something about the values of the building's original owners.
Location: Córdoba
Architects: Hernán Ruiz Jiménez
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Plaza de Orive
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-14:30
Phone: +34957485001
Website: https://cultura.cordoba.es/equipamientos/palacio-sala-y-jardines-de-orive
GPS coordinates: 37.88564,-4.77398
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
The historical monuments of Córdoba document architectural development from the 1st to the 20th century. The Mosque-Cathedral with its 856 columns forms the centerpiece of the religious heritage. The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos with its terraced gardens and the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir River bear witness to the Roman and Moorish past. The archaeological site of Medina Azahara lies outside the city and displays the remains of the 10th-century palace city. Medieval churches and Renaissance palaces line the historic center. Traditional courtyards with fountains and flowers characterize the residential quarters of the old town.
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