Monuments in Úbeda, province of JAÉN, Spain.

El Palacio de las Cadenas

Plaza Vázquez de Molina

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75 04 40

The Gothic west door contrasts with the Isabelline and highly decorated south door, while the bell-tower is Plateresque and even more profusely decorated! Inside is the superb Capilla de las Calaveras (Chapel of the Skulls), the third chapel on the right.

Palace of the Count of Guadiana

C/ Juán Pascua

23400 Úbeda

Built in the early 17C, the palace stands out on account of its attractive tower with corner balconies and its galleries on the third floor.

Vela de los Cobos Palace

C/ Real

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.00.34

Andrés de Vandelvira built the Renaissance palace for the town steward, Francisco Vela de los Cobos, in the mid-16C. Note the elegant arched gallery crowning the building, extended by corner balconies with unusual white columns.

Clock Tower

Úbeda

Formerly was a tower that belongs to the medieval wall, built in XIII century, that defended one othe main gates of the city (the missing Toledo Gate)

Tower House

Jurado Gómez

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.05.18

The mansion once belonged to High Constable Dávalos. With its two monumental towers, Gothic gargoyles on the cornice and delicately carved relief work on the façade, it is a very handsome building.

Dean Ortega´s House

Plaza Vázquez de Molina

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.03.45

The 16C Renaissance building, in which the architect Vandelvira had a hand, has been converted into a parador. The austere façade belies the delightful patio inside.

La Rambla Palace

Plaza del Marqués

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.01.96

The palace gives onto an elegant square. Its façade is decorated with two impressive life-size figures of warriors bearing the owners' coat of arms.

Former Hospital of St. James ( Ubeda Cultural Centre)

C/ Obispo Cobos s/n

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.08.42

The former hospital, commissioned by Diego de los Cobos, Bishop of Jaén, has a large courtyard flanked by towers.

Palacio of the Marquis of Contadero

Plaza Baja del Marqués 4

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.55.21

On the façade dating from the late 18C you can see traces of the Renaissance style. Note the upper gallery with its depressed arches.

Los Bussianos Palace

C/ Trinidad

23400 Úbeda

The late-16C building has an attractive staircase. There's a charming arcaded gallery on the first floor.