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Baeza is a World Heritage Site located 9 km from Úbeda that was founded by the Romans and contains many architectural styles from different periods. Some of its notable landmarks include the Plaza de los Leones, Plaza de Santa María with its original fountain, the Cathedral built on the site of an old mosque, the Old Seminary of San Felipe Neri now a university, the Convent of San Francisco considered the masterpiece of its architect, and the Town Hall which was formerly a palace of justice and university.

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Baeza Shadowing Script

Baeza is a World Heritage Site located 9 km from Úbeda that was founded by the Romans and contains many architectural styles from different periods. Some of its notable landmarks include the Plaza de los Leones, Plaza de Santa María with its original fountain, the Cathedral built on the site of an old mosque, the Old Seminary of San Felipe Neri now a university, the Convent of San Francisco considered the masterpiece of its architect, and the Town Hall which was formerly a palace of justice and university.

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Baeza, a World Heritage Site

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Just 9 km from Úbeda lies the town of Baeza. Founded by the Romans, and along
with Úbeda, declared a World Heritage Site for its fine Renaissance heritage, Baeza´s streets
and squares are a showcase of different architectural styles.

The Plaza de los Leones, a unique example of Renaissance art, gives us an


impressive idea of the degree of splendour and nobility that Baeza achieved during the 16th
and 17th centuries. On one side is the Old Butcher´s Shop, with a superb coat of arms
belonging to Philip II. Enclosing the square is the Villalar Arch and the Jaén Gateway,
remains of the Old City Walls.

The impressive monumental feel of Baeza is best expressed in the Plaza de Santa
María, built by a number of distinguished architects from Baeza. The square contains a
surprisingly original fountain of the same name, built in the shape of a triumphal arch.

Presiding over the square stands the Cathedral, built on the site of the Old Arab
Mosque. It was started in the 13th century, it was not finished until the 18 th. The main altar
with its impressive Baroque altarpiece and its cloister, illustrate the work of various
renowned architects over the centuries.

Facing the Cathedral stands the Old Seminary of San Felipe Neri, which has been
turned into the `Antonio Machado´ International University, as a tribute and in memory of
the writer, who spent many years of his life in Baeza.

The brilliant hand of the architect Vandelvira is apparent in the Convent of San
Francisco. The building is considered by many to be his masterpiece.

The Jabalquinto Palace, with its delightful façade, is a superb example of the Gothic
Isabelino style. Opposite stands the little Romanesque Church of Santa Cruz.

In the Old Centre of Baeza, the Town Hall is one of the finest buildings.
Plateresque in style, in the past, it has housed the Palace of Justice and the Headquarters of
the Old University. It hides a delightful courtyard in its interior.

To walk through the streets of Baeza is to enjoy an exceptional display of


Renaissance architecture.

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