Fuente Obejuna, Municipality in northern Córdoba Province, Spain
Fuente Obejuna is a municipality in Córdoba Province situated in hilly terrain typical of southern Spain's interior landscape. The settlement spreads across rural lands dotted with traditional villages and farmland.
In 1476 residents united against feudal oppression under Fernando Gómez de Guzmán, Commander of the Order of Calatrava, in an act of collective rebellion. This uprising shaped the town's place in regional history and consciousness.
The name originates from Latin meaning 'sheep fountain source' and reflects the medieval importance of water and livestock to the settlement. This naming heritage remains woven into the identity of the place today.
The town is accessible via main provincial roads through the Córdoba region and offers typical rural infrastructure. Visitors should expect straightforward local services and transport options suited to a small municipality.
Excavations nearby reveal Roman-era connections through the ancient settlement known as Fons Mellaria, suggesting honey production was historically central to the region. These archaeological findings link the modern town to layers of settlement spanning many centuries.
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