Palacio de Jabalquinto, Gothic university palace in Baeza, Spain
Palacio de Jabalquinto is a university building from the late 15th century in Baeza featuring an elaborately carved stone facade. It displays Gothic details, ornamental stonework, and eight Flemish coats of arms arranged across its front.
The palace was built in the late 15th century for the noble Benavides family who acquired the estate in Baeza. Construction took place on the site of a former fortress, and the building later became an academic institution.
The building blends Isabelline Gothic and Mudejar styles that define Spanish Renaissance architecture. This combination shapes how the palace looks and feels when you walk through its spaces.
The palace now operates as part of the International University of Andalusia, housing postgraduate programs and administrative offices. Visitors should know that the interior remains an active academic space with limited public access.
The facade includes unusual carved figures of naked humans climbing along the molding above the main entrance. This surprising decorative detail often goes unnoticed unless you look closely at the stonework.
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