Úbeda Travel Guide

 lina112 Says:  Is settled down on an archeological site of the Bronza Age. It´s a sacred place since time immemorial. It was built over the ruins of the old mosque and transformed into a Christian church after the conquest of the city in 1233 by Ferdinand III, the Saint. The Church is... 

 lina112 Says:  Temple built under the patronage of Francisco de los Cobos as a pantheon of his palace in Ubeda in the Plaza Vázquez de Molina. Ordered built in 1536, was part of a comprehensive program designed to elevate artistic fame, fortune and personal glory that had reached the... 

 lina112 Says:  The Palace Vázquez de Molina, also known as Palacio de las Cadenas is a National Monument, which is now the Town Hall. Attributed also to Vandelvira (1509-c. 1575). It was built Juan Vázquez de Molina, a nephew of Francisco de los Cobos, and Secretary of State of Philip... 

 lina112 Says:  Host the Old Town Hall, is a wonderful example of civil architecture of a public nature, which is modeled examples of Italian Renaissance, with dual front portico.The upper balcony was function, from which council members attended the celebrations developed in the square,... 

 lina112 Says:  It is one one of the Spanish-Renaissance palaces most important city. Declared of cultural interest, and within the World Heritage site, is the current State-run hotel. The palace has been recently musealized to facilitate his historic visit. This palace was founded and... 

 lina112 Says:  This convent was founded at the initiative of Mrs. Enriquez de Carvajal Jerónima in March of 1595 being his first Reverend Mother Prioress Anne of the Incarnation, partner of St. Teresa. In 1608 the Community is moved to its present location of the street Montiel,... 

 lina112 Says:  This door Mudejar style is a great example of form and construction techniques that continue to use Muslim after the Christian conquest. It consists of a double pointed horseshoe arch, supported by octagonal columns, preceded by an outside arch connecting the stretch of the... 

 lina112 Says:  The museum exhibits various objects related to the life and work of St. John of the Cross, among which include:Two manuscripts on the process of beatification and canonization of the saint, started in Ubeda in 1617.Wood carving of St. Michael, Joseph's Laughing-seventeenth... 

 lina112 Says:  It is located in the Plaza May Day, Old Market Square.Built on a mosque, the church was destroyed during the struggles of succession of the kingdom of Castile. Thus, the present building is later than 1368.It is a Gothic building, but with later additions. The main entrance,... 

 lina112 Says:  Located in a fourteenth-century Moorish house, the museum has been operating since 1973.Pick up the findings of the Iberian and Roman times found in the deposits of Ubeda. Among other pieces, you can see lions, Roman tombstones or large Iberian mills. In Room Iberian votive... 

 lina112 Says:  A few years ago, Fernando Crespo, a developer and builder with his partners bought three buildings adjacent to reform them and make them apartments, shops and parking. As work began on demolition and debris began to appear arches, capitals, wrought precious jars which made... 

 Aitana Says:  Vázquez de Molina Palace is named Chains’ Palace for the decorative chains which once hung from the facade. This renaissance building was designed by Andrés de Vandelvira in the 16th century. It was ordered to build by Juan Vázquez de Molina, Felipe II’s Secretary of State.... 

 Aitana Says:  Santa María de los Reales Alcázares is a church built on the ruins of the ancient Úbeda’s mosque. Several architectural styles are represented: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. It was seriously damaged during the Spanish Civil War. Nowadays it is closed by restorations’... 

 Aitana Says:  Francisco de los Cobos, Carlos I’s Secretary, ordered to build the Sacred Chapel of El Salvador as his own pantheon. It was designed by the architect Diego de Siloé. Andrés de Vandelvira also took place in its construction. The façade outstands, sculpted in stone by Esteban... 

 Aitana Says:  This is one of the oldest churches in Ubeda, possibly built in the Visigoth period. One of the fronts (on Cervantes st.) is Romanesque and the other (Plaza 1 de Mayo) is Isabeline Gothic. The tower is Renaissance. There is a Renaissance fountain attached to the apse.Inside,... 

 lina112 Says:  We were tired so we decided to buy a pizza and take it to the appartment where we had it. We bought the 4 stazione pizza and it was delicious. We saw the place and it´s nice for eating there.Tienen pizzas para llevar por lo que lo hicimos porque estabamos muy cansadas,... 

 lina112 Says:  The turistic train guy recommended this place for lunch and we had a good time there. We chose the 12.95 dalily menu where you can choose between some dishes. The menu include 1 drink and after desserts they offer you a non alcoholic shot and a small cakeEl chico del tren...