Palacio de Guevara
Palacio de Guevara, Baroque manor house in Lorca, Spain
Description
The Palacio de Guevara is a Baroque palace in Lorca with a marble courtyard decorated with plants and carved children's heads as ornamental details. The main facade is defined by four spiral columns that give the building its distinctive appearance.
History
The palace was built in 1694 under architect Nicolas de Bussy's direction as a residence for the Guevara family. Major renovations took place in 1705 to expand and modernize the structure.
Culture
The interior displays portraits and paintings by artists such as Jose Antolinez and Giambattista Salvi that reflect the tastes of the wealthy family who lived here. These works show what kinds of art appealed to the local nobility of that era.
Practical
The building is open on weekdays and guided tours are available at specific times during the day. Joining a tour is the best way to explore the interior rooms and understand the artwork and architecture throughout the palace.
Did you know?
The building earned the nickname House of Columns because of its four distinctive spiral columns on the facade. It was completely rehabilitated after the 2011 earthquake and reopened in 2013 with carefully restored architectural details.
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