Best Renaissance Buildings in Spain

National Art Museum of Catalonia

Convent of Las Descalzas Reales

Renaissance monastery founded in 1559, known for its historic art collection and religious significance. It features notable Renaissance architecture and serves as both a place of worship and museum.

Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba

Historic religious building originally constructed as an Islamic mosque and later converted into a Catholic cathedral, renowned for its Moorish architecture and architectural evolution spanning nine centuries.

Granada Cathedral

Historic Roman Catholic cathedral known for its Renaissance and Baroque architecture and status as a national monument.

Giralda

Historic bell tower originally built as a Moorish minaret and later transformed with Renaissance architectural elements, known for its panoramic city views and cultural significance.

Alcázar of Toledo

Historic stone fortress with Renaissance architecture housing a military museum and regional library. It dates back to Roman times and holds national monument status.

Pilate's House

A 15th-century palace combining Mudéjar, Gothic, Renaissance, and Romantic architectural styles, featuring extensive azulejo tile collections and historical artworks.

General Archive of the Indies

This 16th-century palace was designed in Spanish Renaissance style by an outstanding architect Juan de Herrera, the designer of residences…

New Cathedral of Salamanca

The New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Spain.

Palace of Charles V

The royal palace, which hadn't been completed until the 20th century, can be seen as a symbol of local triumph of Christianity in Grenada.

Lebrija Palace

A former home of a wealthy countess dating back to the 16th century. The decorative exteriors and interiors are definitely worth seeing -…

Generalitat Palace

This spectacular building is the seat of Generalitat de Catalunya, the autonomous Catalan government.

Convento de San Marcos

The Convento de San Marcos was a convent in the city of León, Castile and León, Spain, that is today an operating luxury parador hotel.

Palace of los Condes de Gómara

The Palace of the Counts of Gómara is a 16th-century palace located in Soria, Spain.