Casa del Bailío, 16th century palace in central Córdoba, Spain
Casa del Bailío is a 16th century palace in central Córdoba with a Gothic facade decorated with Plateresque ornaments. The building contains an inner courtyard surrounded by arcaded galleries on multiple levels, designed according to traditional Andalusian architectural principles.
The palace was built in the 16th century for Pedro Núñez de Herrera, a bailiff of the Order of Saint John who died in Africa in 1578. Its construction reflects a period when Córdoba was developing important civic and religious buildings.
The building now houses the Al-Andalus Living Library, which preserves classical Andalusian cultural traditions and makes them accessible to visitors. You can see how the rooms are used for cultural transmission and what role such places play in keeping local knowledge alive.
The palace is located in the old town at Cuesta del Bailío and is easily reached on foot from the city center. Visiting on less crowded days helps you explore the rooms at a comfortable pace, and it is wise to check current opening times beforehand as they can vary by season.
Excavations beneath the courtyard revealed Roman mosaics and foundations that show continuous habitation since ancient times. These layers reveal that the site was already an important settlement long before the palace was built.
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