Situated right next to the cathedral, this palace is truly grand in proportion. It was built for the Bishop Mateo. The so called Martillo (hammer) of the palace : a part of the building which towers above the rest, built before the construction of the main building had begun, to provide a viewpoint over the river Segura and el Paseo del Arenal, or Glorieta.
Inside, the imperial staircase is of great interest and it follows the most characteristic ideas of the Roman Baroque style. The architecture has several distinct styles like roman and baroque and decorative frescos on the walls. Besides, the main features are- the patio, organised in three Dorian arcades and an upper, more compact part and the small, circular bishop's chapel.
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