Palacio de los Paez de Castillejos, Renaissance palace in historic quarter, Córdoba, Spain.
Palacio de los Paez de Castillejos is a Renaissance palace in Córdoba's historic quarter with three courtyards decorated with archaeological pieces and ornate halls throughout. Decorated staircases connect the rooms and create a sense of layered, interconnected spaces within the building.
The palace was built in the 16th century by architect Hernán Ruiz II on the site of an earlier alfaquí's gardens and residence. Beneath the Renaissance structure lie the remains of much older occupation, extending back to Roman times.
The palace now houses the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Córdoba, where visitors can see objects from different periods that reveal how various cultures coexisted here over centuries. The displays help explain the layered history visible throughout the building itself.
The palace is centrally located in the old town and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since exploring the various rooms and staircases involves considerable walking.
Beneath one of the courtyards, remnants of a Roman theater become visible through terraced steps cut into the ground. This archaeological layer reveals how the site has been occupied continuously for thousands of years.
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