.:: CAA 2010 -Fusion of Cultures- ::. Computer Applications in Archaeology, Granada (Spain) 6-9 April 2010

Monday, 5th April 2010

The urban morphology of the two small cities of Úbeda and  Baeza in southern Spain 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 visit will be organized in groups of at least 30 people and is a one day excursion.

The group will depart from the CAA2010 Congress and Exhibitions Center, and will arrive to Úbeda by 10.30h

In Úbeda, we will visit:

• Plaza Vázquez de Molina – around this monumental square are located the most impressive buildings of the town such as:
• Palacio de las Cadenas – built during the 16th century by the architect Andrés de Vandelvira in his own Andalusian Renaissance style. The former convent is now the  town hall.
• Santa María Church – built above the ancient mosque. Mixture of different styles.
• Salvador Chapel - façade, sacristy and the interior rooms are considered famous works of the architect Andrés de Vandelvira.
• San Pablo Church- Gothic Mudéjar church from the 14th century.
• Many palaces – in the old part of the town, such as: Casa de los Salvajes, the palaces de la Vela de los Cobos, del Conde de Guadiana, de la calle Montiel, de la Rambla.
• Hospital de Santiago – masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance, also constructed by Vandelvira. Located outside the historic centre

Then, after lunch (included in the price), we will visit Baeza, the city located 9kms from Úbeda that shares the UNESCO World Heritage Site title. Walking through its ancient streets we will enjoy:

• Cathedral – great Renaissance monument with a Gothic Tower. Inside there is a remarkable high altar.
• Jabalquinto palace – a combination of Gothic façade, Baroque staircase und Renaissance "patio" (courtyard)
• Old University – today a school house with a well worth seeing patio.
• Plaza del Pópulo – nice square located near the ancient city wall enclosed by Renaissance buildings and the "Lion well" in its center
• Town hall – built in Gothic Mudéjar style in the former jailhouse and justice palace.
• More churches - San Pablo, San Andrés, Santa María del Alcázar, Santa Cruz, Convento de la Encarnación
• More palaces - Casas Consistoriales Altas, La Alhóndiga, Palacio de Montemar