The best walks and hikes around Begíjar

One of its names comes from the Fountain of the Lions, and the other from the Casa del Pópulo, a Plateresque building that houses the Tourist Office. Also located in this square are the old butcher shop, now a courthouse, the Villalar Arch, and the Jaén Gate.

One of its names comes from the Fountain of the Lions, and the other from the Casa del Pópulo (House of the People), a Plateresque building that houses the Tourist Office. Also located in this square are the old butcher shop, now a courthouse, the Villalar Arch, and the Jaén Gate. The Old Butcher Shops, a civil building constructed in 1547 during the reign of Charles V, had a slaughterhouse on the ground floor and the sales area on the upper floor during the Middle Ages. The Casa del Pópulo, a Plateresque-style building with two floors, has a lower floor with six doors (one for each Public Notary Office) and an upper floor that was occupied by the Royal Court. Finally, the Fountain of the Lions, which arrived from the Iberian-Roman city of Cástulo in the 16th century, features several ornamental elements, among which the Imilce is particularly striking. This female figure is said to have been the Iberian princess of Cástulo and wife of the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca.

The Vandelvira Restaurant in Baeza is a gastronomic gem located in the cloister of a former 16th-century Franciscan convent. It has been awarded a MICHELIN star and is considered one of the best restaurants in Andalusia.

The Pópulo square, also known as Plaza de los Leones (Lions' square), is one of the most emblematic and picturesque corners of Baeza. This square is part of the monumental Renaissance complex that led to the city being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

This square, known as Plaza del Pópulo, houses the Tourist Office, the fountain, and the Jaén gate, attached to part of the old city wall.

This square, called Plaza del Pópulo, is also known as Fuente de los Leones due to the fountain of the same name, is located at the entrance of the city, and it also houses the well-known Jaén gate which was the entrance (or exit) towards the capital. On this square, furthermore, is located the information and tourism office.

The Ruins of San Francisco are actually the remains of the main chapel of the church of the convent of friars minor of San Francisco. They were founded in 1538 as a funerary chapel for the Benavides lineage. The architectural design was by Andrés de Vandelvira, and Esteban Jamete is believed to have contributed to the decorative sculpture. A fascinating place for lovers of history and architecture! 😊

The Salcedo Palace is a Gothic-Renaissance building dating from the 16th century and is located in the heart of Baeza, a city whose old town has been declared a World Heritage Site. This palace originally belonged to the Counts of Garciez and has been carefully restored to offer its guests all the comforts of modern life, while maintaining the original charm and appearance of its era. The rooms at the Hotel Cetina Palacio de los Salcedo have been carefully designed to ensure the comfort and well-being of visitors during their stay in Baeza. Additionally, the hotel offers restored period furniture, adding a historic and authentic touch to the guest experience.