Living Room Dining Room
The entrance to the Dining Hall often causes slight confusion in those who visit, due to the exceptional Renaissance coffered ceiling made up of octagonal pinewood panels—an impressive composition that captures all attention. Until recently, the ceiling was painted black, but one of the house’s most recent restorations returned it to its original tone.
Decorative Elements and Furnishings
Hanging on the left wall is one of the oldest tapestries in the Viana Palace, decorated with geometric and zigzag patterns, made in Cuenca in the 15th century. Just below it is a simple monastic table holding several porcelain pieces, flanked by two friar-style armchairs.
The adjacent wall is presided over by a Plateresque-style fireplace decorated with the Saavedra family crest. Around it are up to three framed heraldic tiles from the 15th century, part of the nine housed in the Dining Hall. On the remaining walls, there are portrait sketches of Alfonso XIII dressed in uniforms of the Hussars of Pavia, Cavalry, and Artillery. Sorolla painted him wearing the military uniform of the second Marquis of Viana, who at the time was a Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery.
Featured Objects
Displayed in a glass cabinet is a parchment containing the famous speech written by King Alfonso XIII, dedicated to the improvement of provincial communications, delivered at the Circle of Friendship on May 23, 1921. At the center stands a monastic-style table with friar armchairs, placed atop a Generalísimo Foundation carpet.
Lastly, it is worth highlighting a beautiful 18th-century ceramic washbasin from Alcora (Castellón). Although this object is now obsolete, one can observe the water outlet hole and the small container where diners used to wash their hands before and after meals.
Visit the Dining Hall
If you wish to visit the Dining Hall of the Viana Palace, do not hesitate to book one of our guided tours. We are experts in the interpretation of Córdoba’s historical heritage. If you have chosen to enjoy tourism in Córdoba, choose a quality option—choose ArtenCórdoba.
Text: J.A.S.C.
What stands out the most upon entering the Dining Room is its Renaissance coffered ceiling made of pine wood with octagonal panels, an exceptional work that was recently restored to its original color after having been painted black for years.
Among the decorative elements, a 15th-century carpet woven in Cuenca, a Plateresque fireplace with the Saavedra coat of arms, heraldic tiles from the same century, and sketches of portraits of King Alfonso XIII in different military uniforms stand out.
The Dining Room features sober and stately furniture, such as convent-style tables, frailero armchairs, and display cabinets, all carefully arranged to enhance the historical and aesthetic richness of the space.
Among the most notable historical pieces is a parchment with a speech given by Alfonso XIII in 1921 about the reform of communications in Córdoba, and a water jug of Alcora ceramics from the 18th century, a testament to the hygiene ritual during banquets of the time.
The Dining Room can be visited through guided tours organized by ArtenCórdoba, experts in interpreting Córdoba's historical heritage, offering an enriching experience for those touring Córdoba.
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