Casa de los Mora (House of the Mora family)

The building adjoining the church of San Pedro Mártir de Verona was the former Dominican convent founded in 1575 by the Bishop of Cordoba. In 1836, it became a national asset as a result of the decree of expulsion. It was auctioned in 1844 and Juan de Navas García took ownership of it. Before becoming municipally-owned, the building was an anise distillery, olive oil mill and winery. It still features a fantastic Mannerist arcaded courtyard with semi-circular arches and columns on a pedestal base. There is a fountain in the middle surrounded by a garden and palm trees. 
The building is currently being refurbished and will be turned into a multi-purpose public centre. The project has restored the central porticoed courtyard and a second rear courtyard has open green spaces for everyone’s enjoyment. The rest of the building has a versatile design for different uses, including exhibitions, teaching, social uses, meetings, etc., with a total of 11 rooms spread across three floors.