Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza

The monumental ensembles include palaces, churches, and squares distributed across two neighboring towns in southern Spain's Jaén province.

The towns transformed from Islamic fortresses in the 8th century to Renaissance centers after Christian conquest, reaching their peak in the 16th century.

Úbeda focuses on aristocratic structures and palaces while Baeza contains public, ecclesiastical, and educational buildings, forming a complementary urban design.

The monuments remain open throughout the year, with guided tours available in multiple languages to explore the Renaissance architecture and urban planning.

The towns represent the first introduction of Italian Renaissance architectural principles to Spain, maintaining original 16th-century structures without major modifications.

Location: Baeza

Location: Úbeda

GPS coordinates: 38.01131,-3.37122

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:52