The cover is made up of two superimposed openings. The one on the ground floor, with Tuscan pilasters and lintel, both padded, presents in its keystone the coat of arms of the Court of the Inquisition. Above these elements there is a smooth frieze and a molded cornice, on which a rectangular window opens, lintelled and with cushioned and boxed jambs. On its sides there is an interesting symmetrical ornamentation, carved in stone. Each side is organized into two superimposed bodies separated by horizontal bands: the lower part has round shapes with the cross of the Order of Calatrava, while the upper part shows spirals and pinnacles topped by balls. The window opening is protected with a good and artistic drawer-type grille, made of wrought iron. In its central body and its pompadour, it once again presents the Calatrava cross and ornaments, based on four-petal flowers. The façade is finished off with an outstanding eaves and a tile roof. Throughout its history, the House has belonged to several residents of Mengíbar. Some of them held positions in the Inquisition of Mengíbar, such as Relatives, Notaries, etc. That must have been the cause of its being known as the House of the Inquisition. Thus, in 1751, it was inhabited by Don Juan Ventura Rubio Galera, priest and Notary of the Holy Office of the Inquisition of Córdoba. The Notary of the Holy Office was the official, who in the proceedings wrote down the statements of the accused and the witnesses. The house is rehabilitated and protected by the General Directorate of Cultural Assets We mengibareños can be happy, because this emblematic building, which was in a rather lamentable and dilapidated state, was restored by the Junta de Andalucía, building several family homes there , which were awarded, in 1994, to residents of Mengíbar. The façade was also restored, being very aptly preserved, just as it was built. Looking ahead, we can say that this building was protected by the competent authorities from any attempt to modify or suppress any part or all of it. Thus, on February 23, 1995, the General Directorate of Cultural Assets, of the Ministry of Culture of the Junta de Andalucía, initiates the procedure for the generic inscription, in the General Catalog of Andalusian Historical Heritage, in favor of the House of the Inquisition in Mengíbar (Jaén), "determining the provisional application of the protection regime and letting its owners know that they have the duty to conserve, maintain and guard it, so as to guarantee the safeguarding of its values." Among the reasons that the aforementioned Organism argues for taking the aforementioned agreement are its historical value, because of what the building represents for the Inquisition and because of its relationship with ancient lineages of Mengíbar, such as Rubio Galera and Camacho. Also, due to its relevant artistic elements, such as the cover, in which the vertical accent placed on the arrangement of the openings stands out, with classicist canons and the excellent carving of the ornamental motifs.