The Palace of Jabalquinto is located in the Plaza de Santa Cruz and is the most impressive and beautiful palace of Baeza. It was ordered to be constructed in the 15th century by Juan Alonso de Benavides Manrique, who was the second cousin of King Ferdinand, the Catholic. Juan Guas was the architect. The palace is one of the best examples of the Spanish Gothic style, with an Isabeline facade. There are semicircular pillars with capitals that resemble stalactites. There are diamond like protruberances on the facade that play with light and shadow. On the top floor is a gallery with five arches that was added in the 16th century, and is of Renaissance style. There is an impressive Renaissance courtyard and a Baroque monumental staircase. Today it is part of the International University of Andalucía
Venue
Campus Antonio Machado Universidad Internacional de Andalucía Palacio de Jabalquinto Plaza de Santa Cruz, s/n 23440 Baeza (Jaén), Spain http://www.unia.es/content/view/15/46/1/4/ When you arrive to Baeza you could actually walk to the UNIA building, which is situated in front of the Cathedral |