The Palacio de Viana hosts weddings, civil ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests, spread over four patios and a tapestry hall. The palace stands in the historic center of Córdoba, in Andalusia, and is known for its 12 patios, which the house presents as the largest collection in the city. Ceremonies can be held every day of the year.
Weddings and receptions
The palace sells weddings as its main private event. Civil ceremonies take place before a notary and can be booked on any day of the year, since the monument opens daily for them. A specialized team helps with planning and coordinates the event on the day. Couples can hold the ceremony in one patio and move to another for the cocktail or the dinner, which keeps the whole event inside the palace walls. The site does not publish catering rules, so the choice of caterer should be confirmed when you send your request.
For company events, the official site does not offer a dedicated meetings program. The Salón de los Tapices is fitted with projectors and IT equipment and has hosted lectures, so a private presentation or a formal dinner may be possible on request.
Rooms and capacities
Five spaces are offered for events. The Patio de las Columnas, built in the 20th century with Nasrid-inspired details, has a stage and a porticoed area, and takes up to 250 people. The Patio de Recibo is a 16th-century Renaissance patio framed by Tuscan columns, for up to 100 people. The Patio de los Jardineros is a vertical garden decorated with archaeological remains, for up to 70 people. The Patio de la Cancela, added to the palace in the 19th century and now its entrance, has two porticoed areas and takes up to 60 people. Indoors, the Salón de los Tapices is a formal hall hung with tapestries and set with period tableware. It has heating and air conditioning and holds up to 100 people, a useful option in summer heat or winter rain.
History and setting
The palace carries about five centuries of history. Successive families lived in it from 1425 until 1980, and it has been open to the public as a monument for more than 40 years. Its patios and garden are the main reason people visit, and each patio has its own architecture and planting, from Renaissance arcades to a modern colonnade. The wedding request form names Fundación Kutxabank as data controller, and the foundation's logos appear across the site. Outside private hire, the palace runs a cultural program of exhibitions, talks and theater, and is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday.
Getting there
The palace is on Plaza de Don Gome, in the old town of Córdoba. Córdoba station is served by high-speed AVE trains from Madrid and Seville, and the palace is a short taxi ride from the station. Seville airport is the nearest airport with a broad choice of flights. Parking in the narrow streets of the old town is limited, so a shuttle for guests is worth planning, especially for evening receptions.
