Vela de los Cobos Palace

The Palacio Vela de los Cobos, a Renaissance palace of Úbeda

The Palacio Vela de los Cobos is one of the many Renaissance palaces of Úbeda, but it has something very particular. The Úbeda audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic residence, a witness of the architectural refinement of the city in the sixteenth century.

A residence of the mid-sixteenth century

In the mid-sixteenth century, the town councillor Francisco Vela de los Cobos ordered the construction of this Renaissance palace. The building stands out by its singular architecture, notably its open upper gallery, which makes it one of the most original palaces of Úbeda. It testifies to the wealth and the taste of the great families of the city in the golden age of the Renaissance.

What to see

You admire the Renaissance façade and its open upper gallery, a singular architectural element that distinguishes this palace from the other residences of Úbeda. The building illustrates the diversity and the richness of the Renaissance heritage of the city. It is a stop for lovers of architecture, during a walk in the historic centre.

Practical information

The Palacio Vela de los Cobos lies in the heart of the historic centre of Úbeda, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired from the street; access inside, when possible, is according to its own hours and conditions, sometimes during guided tours. It is best to enquire before coming.

Who had the Palacio Vela de los Cobos built?

The town councillor Francisco Vela de los Cobos, in the mid-sixteenth century; the palace stands out by its open upper gallery.

Where is the Palacio Vela de los Cobos?

In the heart of the historic centre of Úbeda, among the many Renaissance palaces of the city.