Renaissance architecture fills this Andalusian town's streets, with 48 historic monuments and buildings from the 16th century, including the Sacred Chapel of El Salvador.
In Úbeda, you'll walk past Renaissance palaces and churches in southern Spain's Jaén province. Stop at the Sacra Capilla de El Salvador to examine its carved stone façade, or watch potters work with traditional kilns in the artisan quarter. The town's 13th-century Water Synagogue and local restaurants serving andrajos and ochíos with locally-produced olive oil give you plenty to explore in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Plaza Vázquez de Molina
The 16th-century Sacra Capilla de El Salvador dominates this Renaissance square with its 46-foot-high façade. Look for the detailed stone carvings of biblical scenes and grotesque figures along its walls. The square includes the palace of Deán Ortega, now a Parador hotel, and the Town Hall with its classical columns and arched windows. The neighboring Palacio de las Cadenas takes its name from the decorative chains that once hung from its façade - you can still see the hooks where they were attached. Renaissance architect Andrés de Vandelvira designed many of these buildings, incorporating elements like Corinthian capitals and medallion reliefs that he studied during his time in Italy.
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