Ubeda, Spain

In the province of Jaen, there is a small town, from the heights of which reveals an incredible view of vast olive groves, and its wealth of Renaissance palaces and churches is part of the world and historical heritage. Founded as Ubadat al-Arab and known as Ubeda, today the city is among the most important cities in Al-Andalus. One can guess that he arrived in Ubeda by one of his characteristic features, which is famous around the world - glazed deep green ceramics.
Immersed in the depths of history, interesting facts emerge about the origin and development of the city. In 711 the Arabs conquered the Iberian settlement and ruled there, until in 1234 Ferdinand III conquered the city. He turned the territory into a base for the fight against Muslims. It took many years for Ubeda to emerge and flourish in the 16th century when America's gold flowed to Spain.
Ubeda is known for its architecture, especially from the Renaissance period, which has managed to preserve and preserve the imprint of modern life. In the old town, on the beautiful Plaza Vazquez de Molina - built to be the most striking example of Renaissance urban construction, rises the church of El Salvador. Her remarkable lavish Baroque altar with a sculpture of Christ is the work of Alonso Berugette.
Above the square rises the 16th-century Parador Palace with an eye-catching, impressive interior of its courtyard. Plaza Vázquez de Molina in Ubeda is also home to the buildings of the Francisco de los Cobos Funeral Home, as well as the Vazquez de Molina and Dean Ortega palaces, the work of Andres De Salvador. In the old market square you can see a monument of religion - the church of San Pablo - an early Gothic building with beautifully sculpted portals, rebuilt during the Renaissance.
A stone's throw from it, in a 14th-century Mudejar house, is the small Archaeological Museum, and for those curious to learn more about olive oil on the Puente del Obispo, there is the Museo de la Culta del Olivo. Another Renaissance creation included in the world historical heritage is the Hospital de Santiago. It is an important cultural center, home to the Andalusian Youth Orchestra, equipped with an exhibition area, a hall, a library and a dance school. An interesting example of the fusion of Islamic and Gothic architectural styles is the Casa Mudejar, dating from the XIII century.
The cultural life in Ubeda is maintained at a fairly good level. Many cinemas, theaters, exhibition halls and museums can be seen here. The city's annual fiestas begin in the spring, but the most important holidays are those of the Virgin of Guadalupe on September 8) and San Miguel on September 28.