Palacio de Juan Vázquez de Molina
The construction of the palace of Juan Vázquez de Molina began around the year 1562. It was built according to the design of the prestigious architect, Andrés de Vandelvira, who six years later delivered the finished work to its promoter, Don Juan Vázquez de Molina, nephew of the powerful Don Francisco de los Cobos and, like him, Secretary of State of the Emperor Carlos V and later, also of his son, Felipe II. Freestanding on all four sides, it is one of the most unique spaces of all Spanish architecture. Popularly known as, “De las Cadenas”, the palace is a classic work of Italian reminiscences, one of the most representative and important of all those in the city of Úbeda. The construction was finished in 1568, but as Juan Vázquez de Molina had no direct descendants, a large part of the building was ceded to the Dominican Community of Madre de Dios. From its original splendor it still maintains very important elements such as the mural paintings of what was the Chapter House of the convent, dated around 1595, and in the third body, a magnificent wooden coffered ceiling following Mudejar uses and tastes. Its elegant main façade, conceived as an “Italian style” palace, consists of three floors, and is developed with a very coherent and well-structured elevation approach. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1931. Currently closed due to restoration works.
Located in Plaza Vázquez de Molina.