Churches and Convents in Úbeda, province of JAÉN, Spain.

Sacra Capilla del Salvador

Plaza Vázquez de Molina - 23400 Úbeda s/n

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75 81 59

Designed by Diego de Siloé and built by Vandelvira, this is one of the finest examples of Andalucian religious architecture from the Renaissance period.

Church of St. Mary of the Fortresses

Plaza Vázquez de Molina

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75 07 77

The 13C church built over the ruins of a mosque has two tall bell-towers that lend a distinctive note to the square. The 16C main door and the Puerta de la Consolada on the left side are outstanding.

Church of San Pablo

Plaza de Vázquez de Molina 23400

Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.07.77

The Gothic west door contrasts with the Isabelline and highly decorated south door, while the bell-tower is Plateresque and even more profusely decorated!

St. Lawrence´s Church

23400 Úbeda

Perhaps not an unforgettable church, but its façade rising above the sentry walk on the old walls near the Puerta de Granada gives it a certain charm.

Royal St. Clare Monastery

C/ Santa Clara

23400 Úbeda

Úbeda's oldest Christian building was founded in 1290, the town having been captured from the Arabs in 1234. It possesses both Gothic and Renaissance features. Try some of the dulces de convento (convent candies) prepared by the nuns according to age-old

St. Nichola´s Church

C/ San Nicolás

23400 Úbeda

Tlf: 953 75.05.56

The Gothic church has some fine Renaissance vaulting at the entrance. Here again, this is the work of Andrés de Vandelvira.

Church of the Holly Trinity

Corredera de San Fernando

23400 Úbeda

The church has a sober three-storey bell-tower. Its doorway is an excellent example of the Baroque architecture to be found in Úbeda.

St. Peter´s Church

Plaza de San Pedro

23400 Úbeda

The church standing on a peaceful square has a harmonious Renaissance façade. It has kept its Romanesque apse and Gothic chapels.