Palacio de Francisco de los Cobos, Renaissance palace in Úbeda, Spain
The Palacio de Francisco de los Cobos is a Renaissance palace in Úbeda with a stone facade decorated with a cross of Santiago and scallop shells. The structure combines various architectural elements from the 16th century into a cohesive design.
Francisco de los Cobos, a powerful minister under Emperor Carlos V, commissioned architect Luis de Vega around 1506 to transform his family house into a grand palace. The building was constructed on a site with older structures beneath it and later underwent new uses.
The palace shows features from different periods of the city's past. In its structure are traces of earlier inhabitants and communities, reflecting how Úbeda changed hands over time.
The palace is currently undergoing renovation and visiting is limited as it is being converted for university use. It is wise to check accessibility beforehand to avoid disappointment.
During its heyday, the palace housed a remarkable collection of objects from the New World gifted by conquistadors like Cortés and Pizarro. Sadly, these treasures were destroyed in fires and are now lost to history.
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