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BAEZA

The town of Baeza, is situated in the city of Jaén, with a population of more or less 16,200 inhabitants. It is located in a little headland overlooking a landscape of olive trees, Loma De Baeza, a mountain row within the river of Guadalquivir on the southern part and its headwater, the Guadalimar, on the northern part. It is mainly recognized these days having a lot of the best-preserved examples of Italian Renaissance architecture in the country of Spain. UNESCO declared the towns Baeza and Úbeda as the “World Heritage Sites” way back in the year 2003. Due to this declaration by the UNESCO, a lot of people worldwide became a lot more curious and eager to visit the town of Baeza.

The town of Baeza has already existed ever since the Roman period, when it was then called “Beatia”. During the Middle Ages, the town of Baeza was a flourishing Moorish city which was said to have approximately 50,000 inhabitants, however, it fell to the forces of Ferdinand III of Castile during the year 1227. The arch of Baeza, including the Córdoba and Übeda gates were among the remains of the Moorish fortifications.

During the 16th century, the town of Baeza and the nearby town of Úbeda expanded further due to their production of textiles. Moreover, local nobles hired prominent architects like Andrés De Vandelvira, for them to design new palaces, churches and public squares, in the fashionable Italian style. The economy of Baeza collapsed during the 17th century, which luckily, was just a mere way of preserving the town’s Renaissance architectural legacy, since newer structures were built due to this mishap.

Like the rest of Andalusia, the town of Baeza is flourishing with interesting and magnificent historical architectures, however, most of them are focused on a compact area. Tourists may take a relaxing stroll around the Plaza De Los Leones and bask in the glorious views of the town. The plaza is surrounded by Renaissance buildings and rough walkways. Further, it was said that the Reconquest’s first mass was celebrated here. Situated in the Plaza De Pópulo, you will be able to find the Casa De Pópulo, where the attractively old-fashioned Tourism Office, small palaces, aristocratic houses as well as the Civil Courts and Offices, now officially resides.

Further attractions include the Paseo De La Constitución, which is situated in the center of the town of Baeza. It’s long, wide avenue is surrounded by astonishing buildings that belong to the 17th century era. There is also a stunning 13th century tower clock, which was named after a Moorish family known as “Los Aliatares” and also an old Corn Market.

To summarize, the town of Baeza is a breathtaking Spanish Renaissance which is best explored on foot. This town offers a lot of hotels and inns all over the place which can accommodate everyone in the family. If a tourist has a particular yearning for heritage, then he or she can choose to stay in an old women’s prison known as “Confortel Baeza”. There are also a lot more remarkable places to stay near the town of Ubeda, which, just like Baeza has been declared as the “World Heritage Site”. Another great place for accommodation, is the “Hotel Puerta De La Luna”, situated in the center of Baeza, which was originally a palace back in the 17th century.