Palacio de Vela de los Cobos, Úbeda

The Vela de los Cobos Palace, is a Renaissance noble palace located in the historic center of the city of Úbeda, Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. It was ordered to be built by the alderman of Úbeda Francisco Vela de los Cobos in the mid-sixteenth century, the building was designed by Andrés de Vandelvira and the execution was due to the stonemason Jorge Leal. It is part of the Renaissance monumental complex of Úbeda, which together with that of Baeza, was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2003.

The imposing stone façade consists of 3 floors, on the lower floor there is a lintel door, framed by two Corinthian columns, on the first floor the balconies stand out, the central one shows the family heraldry supported by two telamons or warriors, the two lateral ones are framed by Ionic columns and triangular pediments, at the end there is a beautiful corner balcony characteristic of the Andalusian Renaissance. The top floor consists of an open gallery formed by semicircular arches supported by pillars. The interior has undergone several transformations, including the disappearance of the central courtyard in the 19th century. It currently contains a collection of works of art and an important library. The Palacio Vela de los Cobos should not be confused with the Palacio de los Cobos, also in the city of Úbeda, built by Francisco de los Cobos, secretary to Charles V.