A 16th-century palace transformed: The Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista

The Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista, a notable historical landmark in Málaga, was commissioned by a Spanish nobleman named Diego de Cazalla in the 16th century. Originally built upon the remnants of a Nasrid palace, the palace was later declared a ‘Property of Cultural Interest’ in 1939. The museum that now resides in the Palacio de Buenavista, known as the Museo Picasso Málaga, incorporates 18 houses from the old judería (Jewish quarter).

The Palacio de Buenavista boasts Plateresque architecture built of thick, stone blocks. Its facade is elaborate, with large doors and windows asymmetrically placed. The main entrance way is designed to match the balcony above the door. However, the interior is rich with contrasts; the first patio features a double colonnade for each story, while the other patio is in Mudéjar style, with octagonal pillars and two Roman-era mosaics. One of the mosaics, from Cártama, even showcases the birth of Venus.

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