How to visit and what to see in Palacio de Viana (Córdoba): schedules, prices

One of the visits that you should plan in your trip to Córdoba, riding a Andalusia, is the Palacio de Viana,

It is a manor house whose history dates back to the end of the 15th century, and I can tell you that when you visit you will be surprised by its splendor.

You will find this palace in the historic center of this very beautiful Andalusian city, which you will surely go to with the main objective of visiting the great monument of the old mosque.

Our advice is to be sure to include in your agenda the Palacio de Viana, a corner that also when you get to visit it you will also be surprised to see that it is surrounded by courtyards and gardens.

In fact, they occupy half of the 6.500 square meters of the area of ​​this medieval house that over the centuries was transformed into a renaissance style palace.

Curiosities history Viana Palace in Còrdoba

Founded by Gómez Suárez de Figueroa in 1492, after a first stage in the hands of the family Figueroa and Córdoba, from 1704 it became property of the family Fernandez de Mesa, marcheses of Villaseca.

Previously there were several expansions, such as the incorporation of the Stables and patios of the Rejas y the cats.

But it was at the end of the 18th century when an important expansion was carried out with the construction of new patios, such as the chapel, the swimming pool o the hole.

The Saavedra, marquises of Viana, were owners of Viana palace from 1871 to 1980.

In that year the last marchioness, without descendants, before her death sold it to the current Cajastur Foundation after a popular movement in Cordova so that it could be purchased by some public institution.

The last expansion was carried out later, with the construction in 1983 of the courtyard of the Columns.

By then it had already been opened to public visits in October 1981, which allowed the population of Córdoba to see the historic palace and its gardens for the first time.

What to see when visiting the Viana Palace in Córdoba

La visit of the Viana Palace You have two parts, on the one hand, a tour of the palatial building, and on the other hand, a free walk through its gardens and patios.

Since visit of the interior of the Viana Palace de Cordova it's made on guided groups with a certain frequency, possibly before doing it you will have time to take said walk through patios and gardens.

If not, you will also have the opportunity once the visit of its interior is finished.

This is what happened in my case, and I announce to you that your visit to Palacio de Viana It will be incomplete if you do not walk through the patios that surround the building, an essential corner to visit.

Courtyards of the Viana Palace in Córdoba

I can tell you that in total you will find 12 patios and the garden, green spaces that are considered artistic gardens.

On your walk, the first of the patios, the one Receipt, you find it as soon as you cross the Renaissance doorway of the Viana Palace.

It is a porticoed patio in which its large palm tree stands out, as well as the bougainvilleas and rose bushes that climb the columns.

Throughout the tour you will visit various patios, some of which are small, like the one in the Archive, with its central fountain covered in tiles, or that of the Gardeners, with its elongated shape.

In the one of the Chapel you will find orange trees and a porch with Roman mosaics.

In turn, the Well Courtyard It acquires its name from the well located in the center of it, whose underground waters allow watering the patios and supplying water to the various fountains that you will see.

At Well Courtyard The lush vegetation that covers the walls of this corner also stands out, such as ivy, bougainvillea and climbing rose bushes.

At Courtyard of the Madama You'll find a central fountain with a statue surrounded by a ring of trimmed cypress trees.

Previously you will have passed through the premises of the garden which extends over 1.200 square meters, and which faces the rear façade of the palatial building.

It is a typical garden with hedges arranged in geometric shapes, and where you will see orange trees, lemon trees and palm trees.

The farthest enclosure during the route is the Patio de los Naranjos, from my point of view, one of the most beautiful because of its very lush and varied vegetation.

Beforehand do not stop entering the Courtyard of the Columns, large and the most recently built.

In it you will see canals and fountains in the style typical of Granada and, above all, the building with the columns behind which the bell tower of the St. Augustine's Church, already outside the palace enclosure.

What to see inside the Viana Palace in Córdoba

Finally, in your visit of the interior of the Viana Palace You will be able to see both period furniture and numerous artistic works.

On your long walk through the rooms of the palace you will be surrounded by the atmosphere in which the aristocracy lived, seeing tiles, tapestries, paintings, furniture or porcelain that show you their aesthetic tastes.

So, for example, in the Guest room you can see one portuguese bed or cabinet XNUMXth century.

In the palace you can also see a collection of hunting weapons that includes royal harquebuses from the 17th and 18th centuries, or embossed leather chairs In cordoba.

Next to the main entrance you find a Roman mosaic from the 4th century, and in other rooms you will see Solomonic columns or Flemish tapestries from the 16th century.

La renaissance style main staircasea is built of stone, and you will also see a Mudejar coffered ceiling XNUMXth century.

In the section paintings you will find three portraits of King Alfonso XIII, one of them painted by Sorolla.

Una tile collection from between the 13th and 19th centuries, or walls decorated with murals with influence of Goya with allegory of the senses, or a portrait of the Queen Victoria Eugenia also painted by Sorolla, are other artistic works that you can see during your visit.

Schedule to visit the Viana Palace in Córdoba

The Viana Palace visiting hours They are, throughout the year except in summer, from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m., and on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 15 p.m. The palace is closed on Mondays.

In the months of July and August the hours are from 10 a.m. to 15 p.m.

Viana Palace ticket prices

The ticket prices They are, the visit of the palace and patios, 10 euros, and only the patios, 6 euros.

You can visit the courtyards of the Viana palace for free on Wednesdays from 14 to 17 p.m.