Renaissance Úbeda: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Úbeda’s architecture is a unique blend of Islamic and Italian Renaissance influences. The fine craftsmanship that can still be found within the historic town centre has earned Úbeda (and its neighbour Baeza) UNESCO World Heritage Site status. On this walking tour, you’ll explore Úbeda’s 6,000-year-old history, which saw Muslims, Christians and Jews shaping its medieval old town. The tour starts beside the clock tower in Plaza de Andalucía, just outside the medieval town walls. As you walk, I’ll tell you about Úbeda’s strategic importance in the Middle Ages as a frontier town and agricultural centre. In the former Jewish quarter, you’ll find out why few traces remain of this once-thriving community. By the end of the tour in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, you’ll understand why a small Andalusian town like Úbeda is so packed with monumental Renaissance architecture. I’ll also tell you about some of the best places to sample Úbeda’s delicious local cuisine.

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   This self-guided tour starts beside the clock tower in Plaza de Andalucía, just outside the medieval town walls. On this tour, you'll hear the town's history and learn about local culture and heritage.

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   On this tour, you’ll wind through alleyways, past the Archaeological Museum of Úbeda, to see one of the area’s oldest churches, the Church of San Pablo.

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   On this tour, you'll pass by the convent and church of Saint Miguel and hear about its history and architecture.

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   On this tour, you'll enjoy spectacular views across the Guadalquivir River valley and find out what it means to get lost in the hills of Úbeda.

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   The tour ends in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a square that’s packed with Renaissance treasures, including the Holy Chapel of the Saviour and the 16th-century palace, Palacio del Deán Ortega.

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   The tour ends in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a square that’s packed with Renaissance treasures, including the Holy Chapel of the Saviour and the 16th-century palace, Palacio del Deán Ortega.

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   Plaza Vazquez de Molina

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   This self-guided tour ends in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a square that’s packed with Renaissance treasures.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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