Vázquez de Molina Palace Palace

Address: Palacio de Vázquez de Molina, Plaza Vázquez de Molina, 23400 Úbeda, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

Website: https://www.turismoubeda.com/

A 16th century Renaissance palace in the historic centre of Úbeda, in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. The building is a representative example of Spanish Renaissance civic architecture and forms part of the principal plaza in the town.

Architectural highlights are its classical proportions and ornament typical of early 16th century Renaissance design in southern Spain; it faces the ensemble of other major Renaissance buildings clustered on the Plaza Vázquez de Molina. The palace contributes to the ensemble that earned Úbeda and nearby Baeza a UNESCO World Heritage inscription in 2003 for their preserved Renaissance urban fabric.

Construction dates to the early 1500s and the building has served as a noble residence and as part of the town’s civic core across subsequent centuries. Alterations and restorations have taken place over time to maintain its structural and decorative elements.

Located in the historic centre of Úbeda, the palace sits on Plaza Vázquez de Molina alongside other Renaissance landmarks. Úbeda is in inland Andalusia, in Jaén province, northeast of the city of Jaén.

• UNESCO listing: Included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Renaissance monumental ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza, inscribed in 2003.

Úbeda is accessible by road from Jaén and Córdoba; the town has regular bus connections to provincial hubs. The palace sits in the historic centre and is a short walk from the town’s main railway/bus points.

• Stand in the plaza opposite the palace to see how its façade dialogues with the neighbouring Renaissance buildings - Úbeda's Vázquez de Molina square is best read as an ensemble.
• Combine a visit with other UNESCO-listed sites in Úbeda (Baeza and Úbeda form a compact Renaissance circuit).