Palace of Marques de Valdeflores
This Palace was constructed in the 18th century as an exhibition
hall for the Malagueños but was later acquired by a noble
family in 1895 for personal premises.In 1986 it was bought
back by the government and today hosts different associations.
It preserves an austere entrance of white marble composed
by pilasters that support a simple balcony; after the grating
of the vestibule one finds a court that has preserved its
series of arches from the 18th on columns of marble in three
of its sides, and for the left side the stairs are opened
by classic balustrade of white marble. In the top dependences
some original roofs have remained, as well as chimneys and
some spaces of interest.
The palace of the marqués de Valdeflores transports
the visitor into the "exquisite" life of Malaga
at the end of the 18th century and start of the 19th. This
building, constructed in the 18th century, was made a guest
house in the 19th (even stables where men could leave their
mounts were installed) until around 1895 when the Countess
of Albarede acquired the building, reforming and furnishing
it as her family home.
It has three floors and a typical central patio surrounded
by a gallery whose walls are decorated with Arab mosaics.
Inside the palace are the eyecatching staircase and balustrade,
both sculptured in Carrara marble.
During the restoration of the building, acquired in 1985
by the County Council, the decorated wooden ceilings were
preserved and frescos, painted by Fernández Alvarado,
were discovered in the room which had been the main dining
hall.
Marqués de Valdeflores Palace
60 Carretería Street.
Tel: 952 06 02 32
18th Century.
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