C/ San Basilio, 14.
As in previous cases, the basic structure of the house in question dates back to approximately the 16th century. Manuel Gaviño and his wife Lola, along with Manuel’s parents, are the current tenants of a home that not long ago was inhabited by several families from the well-known Alcázar Viejo neighborhood.
Access and Architecture of the Patio
An old wooden door leads us into the small entrance hall, adorned with numerous flowerpots, which gives access to the Patio at Calle San Basilio, 14. A portico composed of three arches supported by stone columns welcomes us into the patio. Within the portico itself rises a small and steep staircase that leads to the second floor. The arches are painted in a creamy yellow to differentiate them from the white walls; Manuel tells us that this has been their color since olden times.
Vegetation Decoration
The patio is decorated with numerous carriage red flowerpots, over 600, which almost completely cover the white walls, giving the place great colorfulness. Among others, the following plants stand out: geraniums, monstera (Adam’s rib), asparagus ferns, ivy geraniums, ferns, spider plants, cast iron plants…
Rooms and Traditional Elements
Likewise, the Patio at Calle San Basilio, 14 has a cement floor because the elderly ladies who previously lived here asked the owner to remove the cobblestone due to the risk of falling. The rooms are arranged around it. From these rooms, we can access the old washrooms, which seem untouched by time, as their washing sinks remain almost intact. Moreover, this room is like a small museum, preserving old irons and keys hanging on the walls.
The old communal kitchen also draws the visitor’s attention, as it contains all kinds of utensils, like a rural museum: coffee grinders, clothes irons, oil lamps, braziers, tongs…
What to Visit in Córdoba
If you’re wondering what to visit in Córdoba, a great option would be the Patios of Córdoba, by choosing one of our guided tours. This way you’ll learn everything about the Patio at Calle San Basilio, 14. Choosing to experience quality tourism means choosing ArtenCórdoba.
Text: J.A.S.C.
The Patio of Calle San Basilio, 14 stands out for its more than 600 carriage-red pots that decorate the walls and bring a lot of color to the place. Among the most striking plants are geraniums, Adam's ribs, asparagus, pelargoniums, ferns, ribbons, and pilasters.
The architecture of the patio includes a portico with three arches supported by stone columns, which gives access to the space. The arches are painted cream yellow, a color traditionally associated with this structure.
The floor of the patio is made of cement, as the elderly women who previously lived there requested the owner to replace the tiles for safety reasons to avoid falls.
The ancient washrooms of the patio are almost intact, with their original wash basins. Additionally, the room has been converted into a small museum, where old irons and keys are displayed hanging on the walls.
The old community kitchen of the patio preserves a great variety of traditional utensils, such as coffee grinders, ironing boards, oil lamps, braziers, and tongs, giving it a rural museum atmosphere.
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