The Palace Of Jabalquinto Photo: The Palace Of Jabalquinto

Almost in the heart of Andalusia is a small town of Baeza. Like many Andalusian cities long domination of the Arab conquerors in the territory Baeza has left its mark in the architecture and culture of the city. In 2003, Baeza, with its rich cultural heritage was inscribed on the world heritage list of UNESCO.

One of the most outstanding architectural monuments in the city is the Palace of Jabalquinto. The Palace was built in the 15th century for Juan Alfonso de Benavides, the Lord Jabalquinto, cousin of king Ferdinand V of Aragon. In the construction of the Palace was attended by renowned architects of the time Juan Guas, Enrique EGAS and Pedro lópez. Despite the fact that the Palace was built long after the expulsion of the Moors from Baeza, in his appearance are features typical of Arab architecture. The main facade of the Palace designed in the flamboyant Gothic style, is a true work of art. Made of stone, the facade is decorated with incredibly beautiful, graceful and delicate carvings, which are present Arab motives. The main entrance is framed by Arab turrets made in the form of sharp, skyrocketing arch. All carved splendor of the main facade is enclosed between two rather massive buttresses of cylindrical form, decorated with beautiful carved capitals. Beautiful inner courtyard of a building in the Renaissance style with elements of the Baroque. The yard is surrounded by two rows of marble columns forming an arcade.

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