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I’ve shared a bit before of the Paéz de Castillejo Palace, former home to the archaeology museum and now still part of the complex but next door to the contemporary building which contains the majority of the collection and sits atop the Roman amphitheatre. The current palace was built in the 16th century, the main courtyard created in 1538. The stunning and time-worn portal was begun in 1540. Portions of the interior were incorporated from surrounding houses, such as the 15th-century staircase you’ll see below.
The palace sits on the site of the former gardens of Islamic scholar Ybrahim Ben Nacer who owned all the surrounding houses. The entire neighborhood is beautiful and fascinating, and filled with surprises, including the cat mansion (heartwarming) and the “house of the Jew” (impressive, although the name is appalling). More on the house is forthcoming.
It rained all day yesterday and today we have blue skies and sunshine. I’m going to get my luggage from the closet and will begin to get organized while I do laundry, exercise, stretch, and fit in a walk this afternoon.
Ya les he contado un poco sobre el Palacio Paéz de Castillejo, antigua sede del museo arqueológico y que ahora forma parte del complejo, pero está al lado del edificio actual que alberga la mayor parte de la colección y se asienta sobre el anfiteatro romano. El palacio actual se construyó en el siglo XVI, y el patio principal se creó en 1538. La impresionante y antigua puerta de entrada se empezó a construir en 1540. Algunas partes del interior se incorporaron de casas circundantes, como la escalera del siglo XV que verás a continuación.
El palacio se encuentra en el emplazamiento de los jardines del antiguo palacio del erudito islámico Ybrahim Ben Nacer. Todo el barrio es precioso y fascinante, y está lleno de sorpresas, como la mansión de los gatos (enternecedora) y la «casa del judío» (impresionante, aunque el nombre es espantoso). Próximamente habrá más información sobre la casa.
Ayer llovió todo el día y hoy tenemos cielo azul y sol. Voy a sacar mi equipaje del armario y empezaré a organizarme mientras lavo la ropa, hago ejercicio, estiro y doy un paseo esta tarde.
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“They don’t build them like that anymore”.
David:
Sadly, they don’t.
Thanks for these gorgeous pictures, Mitch! Jan from Perth.
Jan from Perth:
Glad you enjoyed them!
Gorgeous building. I am continually amazed by the craftsmanship put into the simplest of things, like door hardware! Beautiful.
Bob:
I agree. There’s some beautiful work still being done here.
What a beautiful place! *sigh* It has always paid to be wealthy, that’s for sure.
Debra:
And here, to be in favor with the king or others in power made one wealthy. The history of this property, like so many others, was being taken from someone out of power and given to someone in favor with someone in power. Some things never change.
The craftsmanship/art is everywhere! Oh how we must learn from this.
Jim:
Beautiful places.
It never ceases to amaze me how different people’s life experiences can be… some people just grow up walking around areas with buildings and art from centuries ago… “yeah, sure, I’m just taking the baby out in the stroller, walking around a palace from the 1500s”… vs. ugly life in small-towns in Missouri (not nostalgic, sweet life small towns… current, ugly, strip mall, Walmart, slapped-together everything, small-minded, small towns).
Judy C:
It still amazes me when I simply go for a wander. But the biggest problem you mention is the small-mindedness.
Wonderful!
I’m curious about that “hunky torso” statue – he appears to have some kind of fancy acanthus-leaf decal over his belly-button! Jx
I think Jon, that would look stunning in your back passage.
Oh, Maddie, you take me back to some happy memories 😜
Yes, an adornment like that would be very welcome in the shrubbery! Jx
Jon:
I found no signage for the torso. I think he’s wearing armor.
I can’t imagine living with all this beauty within walking distance.
Kelly:
I’m still amazed by it.
I hope that your trip goes well. Basically that you can come to the US and get back home all things considered.
Claudia Black:
Thanks. That’s all I’m hoping for!
The pictures of the Paéz de Castillejo Palace quite literally took my breath away tonight! Thanks for sharing them toots!
Mistress Maddie:
I knew nothing about the place when I took my first walk to the archaeology museum. I think I gasped when I turned the corner and saw that facade.
Built to last, I’d say.
Kirk:
And, thankfully, preserved!
That’s one impressive door! And the courtyard ain’t bad either.
Bon voyage! Stay healthy and safe. 🙂
Walt the Fourth:
Nice place for a swim but the pool’s kind of shallow.
The play of light and shadow in that first photo set my heart all a flutter. Have a great trip! Olivia
Olivia:
It does the same to me. The plaza is beautiful with enormous old trees. Maybe photos of those to come.
Fabulous place! Is the stone rough because it’s timeworn or was it always like that? And the 7th photo down, the intricate carving…restored where it is flat?
ellen abbott:
I’m sure the stone is like that from being time- and weather-worn.
And, yes, the restorations are now handled entirely differently so you know they’re restorations and not original.
I, too, wonder- do people become completely blasé about the incredible architecture and art they are surrounded with every day? I suppose they must. It’s like living on the beach, I suppose. “Oh yes, there’s the turquoise Caribbean. Ho-hum.”
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
I’m sure people do become blasé like anywhere else. While living on the Mediterranean for those nearly 13 years, we would at times think, “Oh my god, this is our view every day. We live here.” We would sometimes take it for granted.
Lot of those mosaics and brick work look like fiber art. Lovely views. They seem endless, always something new to marvel at.
Boud
Boud:
There’s always something to discover here. It’s wonderful. And, yes, it does look like fiber art!
how marvelous to live around so much history and beauty.