Free Tour of Úbeda: "Cradle of the Andalusian Renaissance"

Hello everyone!!!

I'm Josué and I welcome you to the beautiful Renaissance city of Úbeda , where I invite you to discover this Renaissance gem in the province of Jaén, twinned with the city of Baeza, sharing the title of World Heritage Site with it since 2003.

On this occasion, we will have the opportunity to visit the city that has the most monuments per square meter in Europe. We're not just talking about their number, but also about the architectural beauty they possess, as well as their originality, personality, and history imprinted in each of their buildings. We'll depart from the Mirador de El Salvador , where we'll learn about the city's origins, marveling at the majestic Guadalquivir Valley and trying not to get lost in "Those Hills of Úbeda...". We'll take a magical journey through the narrow streets of the city's historic center, learning some of the intricacies that took place in the Gradeta de Sto. Tomás, along with the events that led Saint John of the Cross to end up in the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites of San Miguel. We'll stop at the Plaza del 1º de Mayo , where the first market square and meeting point of Úbeda society was located. On our way back, we will pass through the emblematic Calle Real and finally we will end up in the monumental Plaza de Vazquez De Molina , the authentic Olympus of the patrons of Ubeda, among whom we find on the throne Francisco de los Cobos y Molina, secretary of state of the Emperor Charles V and one of the great people responsible for providing the splendor that the city knew during the 16th century and that is still evident in its numerous buildings.

This tour consists of the following stops:

- Promenade of the Roundabout of the Viewpoints (Viewpoint of the Savior).

- Hospital of the Honored Old Men of El Salvador.

- Plaza Vázquez De Molina (Chapel of the Savior and Palace of Dean Ortega).

- Palace of Francisco de los Cobos.

- Steps of Santo Tomás (Ruins of St. Thomas and Jewish Houses).

- Convent of San Miguel (Church of San Miguel and Oratory of San Juan de la Cruz).

- Plaza 1º de Mayo (Church of San Pablo and Town Hall).

- Royal Street (Vela de los Cobos Palace).

- Vázquez de Molina Square (Vázquez de Molina Palace, Our Lady of the Royal Alcazares, Bishop's Prison, Royal Granary and Palace of the Marquis of Mancera).

IMPORTANT: For the tour to run, a minimum of 5 walkers must be present. If the agreed minimum number is not met, the tour may be canceled up to one hour before the tour begins.