úbeda and baeza
states: [spain]
category: cultural
year: 2003
location: Province of Jaen, Autonomous Community of Andalusia
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 38.0113100000, -3.3712200000
visited: 2011
Úbeda and Baeza, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, are two historic towns renowned for their exceptional Renaissance architecture and urban planning. Úbeda boasts impressive monuments like the Sacra Capilla del Salvador and the Palacio de las Cadenas, reflecting the wealth and influence of its 16th-century nobility. Baeza, equally captivating, features landmarks such as the Baeza Cathedral and the Jabalquinto Palace, showcasing a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Plateresque styles. Together, these towns offer a well-preserved glimpse into Spain’s cultural and architectural heritage from the Renaissance period.
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