Upper Floor

The Upper Floor of the Palace of Viana

The upper floor of the Palace of Viana completes the visit to this noble complex in Córdoba by showcasing the most intimate and representative spaces of the domestic and cultural life of its former owners. These rooms include bedrooms, studies, decorative galleries, kitchens, and rooms dedicated to artistic display, offering a comprehensive view of aristocratic daily life between the 18th and 19th centuries.

Library of the Palace of Viana

The library preserves a notable collection of ancient volumes, many of them related to history, literature, and Enlightenment thought. This space reflects the intellectual interests of the marquises and their role as patrons and custodians of knowledge.

The Marquis’s Bedroom

The Marquis’s bedroom is presented as a sober and elegant room, decorated with historic furniture and fine textiles. Its layout responds to the tastes and needs of the nobility, combining comfort and social representation.

French Bedroom

The French bedroom stands out for its refined decoration of European, especially French, influence. The furniture and ornamental elements evoke courtly fashions imported to Córdoba during the 19th century.

Black Bedroom

The Black bedroom owes its name to the predominant tone of its textiles and wall coverings. It is a distinctive space, rich in symbolism and elegance, reflecting a taste for contrasts and decorative sobriety.

Exit Staircase

The exit staircase connects the upper floor with the rest of the palace. Its functional design integrates with the architectural ensemble, facilitating movement between rooms without losing the building’s noble character.

The Marchioness’s Study

The Marchioness’s study is a space dedicated to personal work and household management. It preserves furniture and objects that evoke private life and the role of the aristocratic woman in the administration of the palace.

Gallery of Tiles

The Gallery of Tiles displays a rich collection of ceramics, with pieces spanning different periods and styles. This space highlights the importance of tiles as an artistic and decorative element in Andalusian tradition.

Gallery of Leathers

In the Gallery of Leathers, valuable guadamecíes and cordobans are displayed, bearing witness to one of Córdoba’s most representative decorative arts. These pieces originally adorned walls and noble rooms.

The Kitchens

The kitchens on the upper floor allow visitors to learn about the palace’s internal functioning and the organization of service. Utensils, furniture, and spatial layout reflect the evolution of domestic tasks in a noble household.

Painting Rooms

The painting rooms house an important artistic collection, with works from different schools and periods. Particularly noteworthy are paintings attributed to great masters, which turn these rooms into true art galleries within the palace.