Reg.Nr. 84-E/10

Villardompardo Palace, Jaén

The restoration of a palace, built in the 16th C, and the Arab Baths, built in the 11th C, which build the foundation of the later building. The palace is now used as a museum of the area, with the extensive baths open to the public. Restoration of the buildings by spectacular ...
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Project details

Title:Villardompardo Palace, Jaén
Entr. year: 1984
Result:Medal
Country: Spain
Town: Jaén (Andalusia)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Palace
Actual use:Cultural centre, museum, historic Arab Baths
Built: 11th and 16th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Luis Berges Roldán, Architect (Jaén - ES)
The Jury's citation: "For the restoration, as a museum, of an elegant 16th century Palace and the excavation, for public viewing, of the previously undiscovered Arab Baths beneath"
GPS:37°46'15.9"N 3°47'38.7"W
Web, Links:

www.bañosarabesjaen.es/

Description:
The restoration of a palace, built in the 16th C, and the Arab Baths, built in the 11th C, which build the foundation of the later building. The palace is now used as a museum of the area, with the extensive baths open to the public. Restoration of the buildings by spectacular foundation works and re-opening of the hidden sub-terrain rooms to save the baths. Special lightning imitates the original appearance. The palace was restored and adapted for its new use.