The building was originally founded as a hospital in 1494 by the Catholic Monarchs.
The site was once an inn mentioned by Miguel de Cervantes in his novel Don Quixote.
The museum holds a specialized collection of drawings by Mateo Inurria, known for his modernist sculpture.
The collection includes works recovered from the confiscation of religious properties in the 19th century.
The building features a Mudejar-style courtyard that retains original architectural elements from the late 15th century.
The Museum of Fine Arts of Córdoba is housed within the former Hospital de la Caridad, a 15th-century building located in the historic Plaza del Potro. The museum’s collection focuses on Andalusian art, spanning from the 14th century to contemporary works. It contains significant holdings of Baroque paintings by local artists, including the Cordovan school of painters such as Antonio del Castillo and Juan de Valdés Leal. Sculptural works by Mateo Inurria, a 20th-century artist from Córdoba, are prominently displayed. The building itself features a central courtyard typical of Renaissance civil architecture in Andalusia. The museum operates under the administration of the Regional Government of Andalusia, which manages a network of provincial museums. It serves as a primary repository for provincial art history, housing both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
The central Renaissance-style courtyard, which offers symmetrical lines and natural lighting.
Visit the adjacent Julio Romero de Torres Museum in the same square for a complete view of local artistic heritage.
Take time to observe the architecture of the internal courtyard, which provides natural light to the gallery spaces.
Check the official Andalusian museum portal for temporary exhibition schedules before arrival.
Do not mistake the entrance for the nearby Julio Romero de Torres Museum, which occupies the same complex.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Maintain a quiet volume and refrain from using flash photography near older canvas paintings.
