C/ La Palma, 3.
We head to the San Pedro neighborhood itself, very close to the church that gives it its name, the Minor Basilica of San Pedro. It is a medieval neighborhood, similar to the neighboring Santiago district; both were outlined by Ferdinand III the Saint after the reconquest of the city in 1236.
The house and its owner
There we are welcomed by Manuel Cachinero, a sculptor who has lived in this wonderful stately home from the late 18th century since acquiring the property in the 1980s. “I always dreamed of living in an old house, with columns, and look at that—I made it; living here is priceless,” Manuel told us.
Access to the Patio at Calle Palma, 3
The Patio at Calle Palma, 3 is accessed through a large stone gateway, with doors set back so they can open outward. The entrance hall floor still bears the marks of horse-drawn carriages coming and going, and you can even see the rings where the horses’ reins were tied.
The patio and its elements
Inside, we find a rectangular patio of modest size with high walls. A well with an Arab-style curb stands out—it’s a replica of a 10th-century caliphal one but has been in the house since it was built. This well supplies the water used to water the plants daily. Also noteworthy is the old horse trough, which Manuel himself adapted into a basin.
Patio vegetation
As for the vegetation, a stunning bougainvillea stands out opposite the entrance. Along with the wisteria, climbing plants, and a yellow miniature rose bush, they give this patio a unique style. These species are joined by a lemon tree and a mandarin orange tree that, according to Manuel, were already there when he arrived.
Awards and recognition
We’ll conclude this brief analysis by noting that this patio has become one of the standouts of the competition on its own merits—just take a look at the number of awards it has received over the years, the most recent being in 2014.
Visiting the Patio at Calle Palma, 3
If you’re wondering what to visit in Córdoba, a great option would be the Córdoba Patios, choosing one of our guided tours. This way, you can learn everything about the Patio at Calle Palma, 3. Choosing quality tourism means choosing ArtenCórdoba.
Text: J.A.S.C.
The San Pedro neighborhood is a medieval area, delineated after the reconquest of the city in 1236 by Ferdinand III the Saint, which retains the historical essence of the time with narrow streets and traditional architecture.
The house of Manuel Cachinero is a noble house from the late 18th century that preserves original architectural elements, such as columns and a courtyard with traditional features like a well inspired by Arabic design.
Access to the Patio of Calle Palma, 3 is through a large stone entrance, whose recessed doors allow opening to the outside, and the entrance hall still shows traces of horse-drawn carriages.
The patio is notable for its Arabic-style well, an old horse trough adapted into a basin, and rich vegetation, including bougainvillea, wisteria, a yellow pitiminí rose bush, lemon trees, and mandarin oranges.
The Patio of Calle Palma, 3 has been awarded multiple times, standing out for its beauty and originality, having received several awards, the most recent in 2014.
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