It was built in 1483 by the union of the lineages of Pedro Enríquez de Quiñones and his second wife Catalina de Ribera. Throughout the 16th century and as a consequence of the relationship that its members maintain with Italy, it experienced transformations and He became the filter of the new forms and tastes of the Renaissance. It is considered the prototype of the Andalusian palace, and it splendidly integrates, in addition to the Renaissance, the Mudejar and Baroque styles. It is worth highlighting its fascinating interior and some of the classic sculptures and marbles.
The palace revolves around two patios, around which is the The two-story main building on both sides of the main body extends two gardens of different sizes and shapes. The main patio is a quadrangular space, surrounded by galleries, with a typical Andalusian patio, a fountain in the center and two statues of the goddess Pallas.
In the lower gallery there are twenty-four busts of Roman and Spanish emperors. Surrounding the main patio are a series of rooms.
The ground and upper floors of the palace are connected by a monumental staircase decorated with colorful tile plinths and its ceiling is a wooden dome. There are several rooms with a collection of paintings and tapestries ranging from the 16th to the 19th centuries with classical themes, still lifes, and bullfighting and are perfectly furnished.
The gardens are quite thick in lushness and, in addition to being beautiful, they provide a feeling of calm and tranquility.
From November to March: From 09:00 to 18:00 hrs
From April to October: From 09:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.