Úbeda Travel Guide

 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,... 

 Aitana Says:  The house of the Towers is a civil palace that was rebuilt ca. 1520. It seems a medieval castle flanked by towers but the façade is fully Renaissance style. Today it houses the School of Arts. 

 Aitana Says:  The museum occupies a Mudéjar house. There are findings from the prehistory, the Agaric culture, Iberian and Roman periods and Visigoth and Muslim times. For me, the most interesting was the museum itself: the patio and the upper gallery of this nice mudéjar house. 

 alucas Says:  Just before you get to Plaza de Andalucia, you will pass on your right the Iglesia de la Trinidad. This imposing church with its tower is one of the few Baroque buildings in the city. Note the imposing doorways, and the detail of the carvings above the door. This is another... 

 alucas Says:  At the bottom of Cuesta del Losal you will come to the Puerta del Losal - a fine example of a medieval gate, with a substantial portion of the old city walls still standing.Bear left through the gate and follow the walls back to Plaza de Andalucia, passing along Calle... 

 alucas Says:  Leave Plaza del Mayo in the north-east corner and turn into Calle Losal. This steep street is typical of the buildings in this older part of Ubeda and leads down to the area of San Milan. Don't forget to look up the side streets - the second picture shows Calle Carmen (I... 

 alucas Says:  Plaza del Primero De Mayo is one of the few larger squares in historic Ubeda. It is lined with trees, has a bandstand, and is a pleasant place to sit and rest those aching feet. There are a couple of bars on the east side, but in early May they didn't seem to be open much... 

 alucas Says:  Casa de las Torres was built in 1520, and is named because of the two fortified towers in the front façade. It was probably the first palace built in the town, and was originally owned by Davalos Condestable. Have a close look at the second photo, and admire the front door... 

 alucas Says:  Plaza San Lorenzo is a quiet square, away from the normal traffic routes. The Church of San Lorenzo, on the east side of the square, lies just outside the line of the old city walls, facing out to the view over the valley. On the opposite side of the square is Casa de las... 

 alucas Says:  From Plaza San Lorenzo walk on up Calle de Jurado Gomez, and then turn sharp right into the tiny square of Plaza del Marques. Go up Calle de Antonio Medina, and you will reach Plaza San Pedro, with Iglesia San Pedro on the far side. (Notes on church to follow). Have a look... 

 alucas Says:  If you continue north-east from Plaza San Pedro along Calle de Juan Pasqual you will be back on Calle Real, just by the Palacio del Conde de Guardino, with its distinctive tower. Juan Pasqual is lined with these lion heads, which prevent parking in this pretty street.Turn... 

 elucas Says:  Palacio Vela de los Cobos - the handsome family seat of the Cobos family. The palace has an elegant loggia on the top floor and most unusual windows on the corner of the building. Ask at the tourist office for opening hours.Not far away is the early 17th century Palacio de... 

 elucas Says:  There are wonderful views from the city walls across miles of unspoilt Andalucian countryside. Mile upon mile of olive trees – olive oil always has been a crucial source of income to this area – and was an important source of wealth to the aristocratic families of Ubeda. 

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 spanishguy Says:  There are lost of Brotherhoods in Úbeda, as in any Spanish city, which take their images out of the churches during the Holy Week to commemorate the Passion of Christ. They are processions where all the brothers are dressed with tuniscs and they have their head covered with... 

 spanishguy Says:  People in the province of Jaen is very kind with tourist. It happens in all Spain, but this area is particularly tourist free, so local people are very happy to help visitors. Maybe, the main problem could be that lots of them can speak in a foreign language, but if you...