Jewish and Renaissance Úbeda Tour

Discover the most dazzling and monumental places in Úbeda, a World Heritage City, in a unique and exclusive visit, from its origins to its Renaissance splendour. We will get to know the heart of the medieval city, revealing the Jewish legacy hidden in its streets and its noble lords.

Things to do Jewish and Renaissance Úbeda Tour

Do you want to travel to one of the cities in Spain that has more Jewish remains? Come and discover the Jewish legacy of Úbeda , a World Heritage City, we will go into its old Jewish quarters where 14th century houses with the Star of David are still preserved. Enjoy a unique guided tour with a heritage interpreter and expert in Jewish culture and you will discover the crucial role that Jews played in the development of the city. You will discover the most emblematic palatial and religious monuments, arches and towers of the city. You will be surprised by the Renaissance urbanism of the Plaza Vázquez de Molina, presided over by an exceptional monument, the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, the most important exempt funeral chapel of the s.XVI erected by Francisco de los Cobos y Molina, Imperial Secretary to Charles I, it was built with the participation of the most important artists of the time, Diego de Siloé, Esteban Jamete, Alonso de Berruguete, Francisco Villalpando, Alonso Ruíz... as well as Andrés de Vandelvira, whose magnificent architecturalwork was key to its construction and to designing the Renaissance urban planning of Úbeda, which we will have the opportunity to visit.  

What do we visit?

Three Exclusive Museum Houses

Andalusí House Museum : 16th century palatial home of the Narváez Chirinos Jewish converts, where you can enjoy Renaissance architecture in its courtyard of columns. It also exhibits a large collection of Renaissance doors, ceramics, Mudejar coffered ceilings, boots and ethnographic objects.

"Sinagona de Salomón" House Museum: it is mentioned in an unpublished document from the XIV century, in the place where it was the mentioned Synagogue has been reconstructed, the visitor will know how a synagogue is and the functions that it performed in Sephardic culture. It also exhibits a complete private collection of Sephardic pieces of synagogue worship that has no comparison with other Sephardic museums in Spain due to its singularity and the antiquity of its collection.

Granada Venegas House Museum : Former home of the descendants of Prince Judah al-Nayar, cousin of Boabdil "the Boy", it contains 12th-century Mozarabic frescoes. In addition, among its many rooms furnished with objects of the period, it has a courtyard of ancient trades (smithy, carpentry and pottery).

Sacred Chapel of the Saviour: Private funeral chapel erected by Francisco de los Cobos y Molina, he was a masterpiece of the Renaissance (you have the option of visiting the interior of the most unique monument in Úbeda)

Highlights to see in Jewish and Renaissance Úbeda Tour

  • Anguis Medinilla Palace. 16TH CENTURY
  • Royal Monastery of Santa Clara. Ss. XIII-XVIII
  • Church of San Pedro Ss. XIV-XVII
  • Orozco Palace. 19th century
  • Marquis de la Rambla Palace of 16th century
  • Medinilla Palace, 17th century
  • Tower of Portillo de Santo Cristo. 14TH CENTURY
  • Jewish Quarter. 13th- 14th centuries
  • Jewish House of the Double Star of David. 14TH CENTURY
  • The House of the Jewish Converter. 14TH CENTURY
  • Constable Dávalos Palace 16th century
  • House of the Moon and the Sun. 15TH CENTURY
  • Church of Santo Domingo. Ss. XIV-XVI
  • Andalusian Museum House. Ss. XIV-XVI
  • Palace Vázquez de Molina 16th century
  • Basilica of Santa María de los Reales Alcázares Ss. XIII-XIX
  • The Bishop's Prison . 16TH CENTURY
  • Marquis of Mancera Palace . 17TH CENTURY
  • Jewish Quarter of the Alcazar
  • Jewish House . 14TH CENTURY
  • Carvajal Square. 9TH CENTURY
  • Bab Al-yahud Gate. 10TH CENTURY
  • Solomon's Synagogue House Museum
  • Sacred Chapel of the Saviour 16th century
  • Dean Ortega Palace. 16TH CENTURY
  • Granada Venegas Museum House. XIII-XVI centuries
  • Church of San Pablo 16th century
  • Old Town Hall 16th Century

Details

Duration
2 hours
Language
Guide in Spanish and English
Price

Reducida: 12.00 €

kids: free

Availability and starting time
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When to book?
You can reserve up to before the activity
Free cancellation
Cancel anytime for a full refund.

Included

Official tour guide
1 Participación en Premios Mensuales: Ver Premios

Excluded

Meals and drinks

Meeting point

Calle Real, 69

Conditions

How to book?
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Super safe route! COVID-19 efforts
Our route takes the recommendations and key considerations of security and protection against Coronavirus.
Is the interior of the monuments visited?
Exterior and interior of most named sites
Is the tour adapted for people with reduced mobility?
Not adapted
Guaranteed departures without min of travelers
Not
Are animals allowed?
Yes
Activity recommended for children?
Yes, families are welcome

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