UNESCO WHS - Renaissance Ensembles of Baeza Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie -

World Heritage Sites in Spain

Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza / Conjuntos monumentales renacentistas de Úbeda y Baeza -

The urban morphology of the two small cities of Úbeda and Baeza dates back to the Moorish 9th century and to the Reconquista in the 13th century. An important development took place in the 16th century, when the cities were subject to renovation along the lines of the emerging Renaissance. This planning intervention was part of the introduction into Spain of new humanistic ideas from Italy, which went on to have a great influence on the architecture of Latin America.

The main elements of the Baeza ensemble are the Cathedral and the Santa María Square, the old Seminary and the University.

Name: Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza
Site: Baeza
Country: Spain
Location: Province of Jaen, Andalusia
Inscription: 2003
Category: Cultural (ii)(iv)
Unesco Ref: 522-002

Special Feature:
The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informations about the site.