Casa de Iberoamérica

The Casa de Iberoamérica, a former Royal Prison, is a Cultural Centre that now hosts a wide range of events and exhibitions, but with a particular emphasis on those related to Ibero-America.  Its permanent exhibitions include the sculptures of the Dutch artist settled in Venezuela, Cornelis Zittman, and the collection of works of art by José Félix Llopis.
The building itself is the most important of the Enlightenment in Cadiz. It was designed by Torcuato Benjumeda and work began on it in 1794 and was completed in 1836.  The façade features pilasters and a central structure, a portico supported by Doric columns, that ensured it was sufficiently monumental in character for its role as a public building.
The inside is laid out around three courtyards, with the central one being the largest.