The Stables
The western wall of the Main or Reception Courtyard houses a small door that provides access to the Stables of the Palacio de Viana. It is a rectangular space arranged in three small aisles separated by rows of four semicircular arches each, resting on smooth-shafted columns with Tuscan capitals. The space connects with the exterior through a door that leads to Calle Santa Isabel; the floor is made of traditional Cordoban pebble paving and features no decoration whatsoever.
The central aisle and the carriage
In the central aisle of the Stables, a beautiful 19th-century carriage stands out, decorated with paintings attributed by some to the Valencian artist Mariano Salvador de Maella, and by others to Vicente López. The carriage was acquired in Écija by Don José Saavedra y Salamanca, second Marquis of Viana.
Saddles and historical tradition
To the left of the carriage we find a magnificent Arab saddle, formerly located in the Coffered Ceiling Gallery and, according to popular tradition, it belonged to Boabdil the Young, the last Nasrid sultan of Granada who, in fact, was imprisoned in the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, as we explain in the section dedicated to this exceptional monument.
Mangers and riding equipment
On both sides of the Stables there are a total of twenty-six wooden mangers, with capacity for sixteen horses, above which rises a wooden pedestal displaying seventy-eight pieces including bits, curbs, stirrups, and riding crops from the French and English schools of equitation. On the walls, collections of harnesses, bandoliers, spurs, and other tools for these purposes stand out.
Display cases and heraldic elements
The display cases contain service uniforms from the palace, collections of spurs, spur straps, grooms’ bicorne hats, and other headwear.
Two large heraldic tapestries from the Houses of Viana and de la Roca cover the walls located on either side of the carriage exit door.
Visiting the Stables
If you are wondering what to visit in Córdoba, a good option would be the Palacio de Viana, choosing one of our guided tours. In this way, you will be able to learn everything about the Stables. Choosing quality tourism means choosing ArtenCórdoba.
Text: J.A.S.C.
The Stables are situated on the western wall of the Main or Reception Patio, and are accessed through a small door that also connects to Calle Santa Isabel.
In the central nave of the Stables, a 19th-century carriage decorated with paintings attributed to Mariano Salvador de Maella or Vicente López stands out, acquired in Écija by the second Marquis of Viana.
Alongside the carriage is displayed an Arabic saddle which, according to tradition, belonged to Boabdil el Chico, the last Nasrid sultan of Granada.
The Stables preserve twenty-six mangers, as well as an extensive collection of equestrian tools such as bits, stirrups, whips, harnesses, and spurs from the French and English schools.
Showcases with service uniforms, bicorn hats, and spurs stand out, as well as two large heraldic cloths from the Houses of Viana and de la Roca, located on either side of the carriage exit door.
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