The church interior features an altarpiece designed by sculptor Pedro Duque Cornejo.
It was built on the remains of a pre-existing Mozarabic monastery from the Visigothic period.
The palace courtyard, known as the 'Claustro de los Mármoles,' features marble columns salvaged from earlier structures.
The building was confiscated during the Mendizábal Disentailment of 1836, transitioning it from religious to civil use.
Its main façade is considered one of the finest examples of civil Baroque architecture in the province of Córdoba.
The Palacio de la Merced is a prominent example of Andalusian Baroque architecture, distinguished by its elaborate stonework façade. Originally a 13th-century convent of the Order of Mercy, it now functions as the headquarters for the Provincial Council of Córdoba. The building is centered around two main courtyards, the Claustro del Reloj and the Claustro de los Mármoles. It is noted for its monumental staircase and the church attached to the complex. The site serves both as a government administrative hub and a venue for cultural exhibitions.
Directly in front of the main Baroque entrance from the Plaza de Colón.
Check the local municipal calendar for ongoing art exhibitions held in the courtyards before visiting.
Focus on the architectural detail of the main portal which depicts scenes relating to the Mercedarian order.
Do not mistake the administrative offices for public museum space; stick to designated accessible areas.
Occasional closures during government functions or private events.
Maintain a quiet demeanor as the building houses active government offices.
