Palacio de Viana

Córdoba, Spain

Palacio de Viana was established as the family estate in 1492 by Gómez Suárez de Figuroea. He died childless and was succeeded by his nephew. The original house has experienced numerous alterations up to our days, of which we can highlight the extension in the 17th century, which gave it its current appearance to a great extent.

The palace covers a surface of more than 6,500 square metres, of which almost 4,000 of them correspond to courtyards, gardens and open spaces. Visitors, more than 70,000 every year, are especially attracted by the elegant patios and the superb 18th century garden of this palace which has lately become a museum, thanks to the collaboration of an important institution in the town.

Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

Address

Plaza de Don Gome 2, Córdoba, Spain

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Details

Founded: 1492
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

More Information

www.palaciodeviana.com
www.andalucia.com
www.artencordoba.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tarek Saleh (53 days ago)
An amazing casa with so many layers of history and architecture and an amazing moorish gardens, there is a place to leave your luggage if needed, must see

Howie (2 months ago)
This place is absolutely beautiful, and I highly recommend visiting. The entrance fee is 8.5 euros, which I paid at the entrance. Each patio in the museum is unique. If you want to experience Andalusian patios, this is definitely the place to go.

Cecilie (2 months ago)
Beautiful patios. Off season is quiet and a very pleasant way to spend an hour. Cute square by the entrance to the palace - shame we didn't take time to get a drink in the sun from the café across the street.

Lara B. M. (5 months ago)
Surprisingly beautiful place. Amazing gardens, different from what we had seen in the city.. beautiful, organized and original.

Elisa Winstanley (7 months ago)
A tranquil and beautiful place to visit! We came in the afternoon and it was quiet. There’s lots of sheltered areas to sit away from the heat! Loved the many courtyard/patio areas with pots of flowers.

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Rosenborg Palace was built in the period 1606-34 as Christian IV’s summerhouse just outside the ramparts of Copenhagen. Christian IV was very fond of the palace and often stayed at the castle when he resided in Copenhagen, and it was here that he died in 1648. After his death, the palace passed to his son King Frederik III, who together with his queen, Sophie Amalie, carried out several types of modernisation.

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