Fountain of the Lions and Jaén Gate: Plaza de los Leones. Úbeda Like Baeza, Úbeda has a lovely old town with narrow, cobbled streets: picturesque and winding and lined with centuries-old houses and palaces.

The Fountain of St Mary in Baeza is a stunning Renaissance monument that stands as one of Andalucia's most exquisite and unique fountains. Situated in the heart of a grand square, it is surrounded by magnificent UNESCO World Heritage buildings, enhancing its charm and allure.

Úbeda (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈuβeða]) is a municipality of Spain located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. The town lies on the southern ridge of the so-called Loma de Úbeda, a table sandwiched in between the Guadalquivir and the Guadalimar river beds. [2][3]

Beautiful Renaissance buildings are the main attraction in this World Heritage City, which with neighbouring Baeza is one of the best places in Europe to see Renaissance architecture and get a feel for what life was like in that period. It’s an excellent option for inland tourism in Andalusia.

Jan 10, 2023 · Ubeda and Baeza are considered the best places to encounter Renaissance architecture outside of Italy, and together with Jaen, they form the Southern Renaissance Triangle. Back in the 16th century, Ubeda and Baeza both developed a lot of wealth, and competed with each other to showcase that wealth in their buildings.

Jan 21, 2024 · Fountain of Santa Maria (Fuente de Santa María): This beautiful Renaissance fountain in Baeza’s Plaza del Populo features intricate sculpted details and a central column with a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Jan 10, 2024 · The square is often called Plaza de los Leones for its central fountain, the Fountain of the Lions. It was part of the city’s water supply in the 16th century. The sculptures, four lions and a woman, may have been moved from the Roman city of Castulo.

Ubeda is the better ensemble of the pair with more interesting Renaissance buildings and more to see. Baeza is mostly famous for its neatly carved fountains and the still active old university with a facade which reminded me of the Lonja de la Seda in Valencia.

The historic centre of Úbeda is recognized as a World Heritage Site for its remarkable number of beautiful Renaissance palaces and churches. #Spain #UNESCO #ttot #travel …

Fuente veneciana is a fountain in Ubeda, Jaén, Andalusia. Fuente veneciana is situated nearby to the community center Hogar del Jubilado, as well as near Vázquez de Molina Square.