A dramatic past: Burning and looting at Málaga's Palacio Episcopal

Palacio Episcopal, situated on Plaza del Obispo in Málaga, Spain, is a significant cultural landmark with a tumultuous history. Commissioned under the patronage of Arzobispo José Francisco Lasso de Castilla between 1762 and 1782, the palace is an eminent example of civil architecture in Malaga. Its main facade is three stories high, defined by paired and simple pilasters; upper stories feature openings reminiscent of balconies and lower stories display windows. The palace also displays a magnificent porte-cochère-retablo in the center, boasting grey and pink marble inlays.

However, the palace's history is marred by two disturbing incidents. In December 1930, anti-clerical groups attempted to burn Palacio Episcopal. In May 1931, they succeeded in looting the palace. Today, part of Palacio Episcopal has been repurposed to house the Museum Diocesano del Arte Sacro de Málaga.

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