Vazquez de Molina Palace

Vázquez de Molina Palace is a Renaissance building with a three-story facade organized into seven vertical sections that create a balanced, ordered appearance. The window treatments and architectural details show the careful design typical of the period.

The building was constructed between 1546 and 1565 as a private residence for Juan Vázquez de Molina, a high-ranking official in the court of Philip II. After his death, it was converted into a convent before eventually becoming the city's town hall.

The palace displays Renaissance decoration that reflects the prominence of the family who built it, and its rooms later served as a convent space. Visitors can still see original wall paintings in areas that were once used for religious purposes.

The palace sits on Vázquez de Molina Square and serves as the city's town hall today, so visitors can observe the exterior and explore the building from outside. Its central location makes it easy to reach as part of Úbeda's historic center, which invites walking and discovery.

The building's alternative name, Palace of the Chains, comes from decorative chains that once hung from its facade as a display of the family's wealth and status. These ornamental elements are no longer present, but the name still recalls this distinctive feature.

Location: Úbeda

Architects: Andrés de Vandelvira

Official opening: 1565

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Operator: Ayuntamiento de Úbeda

Part of: Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza

Address: Plaza Vázquez de Molina

GPS coordinates: 38.00800,-3.36847

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48