Museum of Fine Arts of Córdoba, Art museum in Plaza del Potro, Córdoba, Spain
The Museum of Fine Arts of Córdoba occupies a former hospital building with Renaissance architecture located at Plaza del Potro. Its layout centers on a courtyard with orange trees, and the galleries display art from different periods in bright, spacious rooms.
The museum opened in 1862 as religious artworks from churches and monasteries entered public collections after secular reforms. The building itself had been a hospital and was repurposed to house these newly accessible works.
The building's name references charity, reflecting its origins as a hospital for the city's poor, and this purpose shaped how the space feels even today. Walking through the rooms, you encounter art that local people have gathered and valued across generations.
The museum operates on different schedules depending on the season, with extended hours during summer months. Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday, and check the specific times ahead of your trip.
The staircase features a carved wooden ceiling with unusual rounded corners, an architectural detail most visitors miss. This craftsmanship shows how much care went into the building's design beyond the main galleries.
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