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Its construction dates back to 1510-12, thanks to Pedro Fernández de Córdoba, the first marquis of Priego.It was devoted to San Esteban, but was not concluded until 1548. It is a late Gothic or Mudejar church, which was remodelled in the 18th century in Baroque style, by Jerónimo Sánchez de Rueda and later Juan de Dios Santaella. Only the hall floor plans remain of the original church. The renovation works started in 1712, which applied the same treatment as the La Asunción church: groin vaults, segmented cupolas and profound Baroque plasterwork. The main altarpiece was finished in 1781 by Juan de Dios Santaella. It consists of a bench, a first tier housing the niches for the Franciscan saints and the central chapel, which features the remarkable image of la Inmaculada, which is related to the Mora school. The ensemble is finished with a curved attic that has a central niche containing the image of San Esteban. The carving that covers it is completely rococo. The Jesús Nazareno chapel is one of Priego de Córdoba’s Baroque gems. Construction commenced in 1731 by Jerónimo Sánchez de Rueda and Juan de Dios Santaella. It has a hexagonal floor plan and features large niches, […]

The church consists of one single nave with a Latin cross plan. The façade is neoclassical and the nave features barrel vaults and lunettes, and a hemispherical ceiling over the crossing with the Patron saints’ emblems on the pendentives.  The main altarpiece is modern and is dominated by the Corazón de Jesús sculpture. A small, early seventeenth-century sculpture of the Immaculate Conception from the Montañés studio stands to the right and a sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk to the left. A painting of Saint Philip Neri can be observed in the attic of the retablo.

Although the Baena’s current location originates in the Moorish hisn (castle), then named Bayyana as documented in the 9th century, archaeologists have yet to unearth proof of Islamic, Emirate or Caliphate occupation. By means of pact, the Moors handed Baena over to Ferdinand III in 1241. This was the onset of a slow manorialism process, during which the fortress was erected. This construct would play a significant role, since it was on the same border as the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. There are no reliable data with regard the Almedina’s walled structure construction, although some sections, such as the Arco de Consolación and the Arco Oscuro horseshoe entrance arches are reminiscent of Almoravid and Almohad architecture, respectively. The castle has survived until our times and is located on the west side of the Almedina enclosure, and resembles a 14th or 15th century Christian construction. It is currently in a state of ruin as a consequence of the demolition carried out during the 20th century. However, Baena town council initiated a project that will recover most of the fortress. Archaeological excavations discovered several room structures linked to its last occupation (late 19th century/ early 20th century). Several doors were also uncovered; […]

Several sections of Écija’s medieval wall have been preserved and some of its gateways can be recognised. Of the fourteen gateways documented, four originate from the Roman layout, and therefore connect the two main roads in the town. The first road goes from east to west, from the Puerta del Puente gateway to the Puerta Cerrada gateway. It is extremely interesting given the variety of historic sites and picture-perfect spots found along its length. The Torre del Carmen tower, a stretch of wall, La Cárcel and Ciudad Real buildings, the ancient inn and stone fountain can be observed along this road and provide an evocative setting: the sound of water from the fountain, the breeze and shade from the trees and impressive buildings. The second road stretches from north to south of the town, from the Puerta de Palma gateway to the Puerta de Osuna gateway. Its location is historically interesting, given the Moorish wall ruins. This stretch once provided access to the Moorish fortified town, known as Bab Usuna. The rest of the gateways documented originated in the Almohad era, and others were later than the Christian era. Several stretches of wall have also been preserved, the most emblematic are in Calle Alcázar, Cavilla, […]

A convent founded in 1697. The church is of sober design with only one nave, divided into four sections. The main altar is covered by a semi-spherical dome on pendentives. We can do nothing but admire the main altarpiece, a gilded wood carving that features Nuestra Señora de las Angustias and Cristo Yacente. They were an extraordinary pair, which accompanied the nuns during their founding journey. The sculpture of Christ, attributed by José de Mora, dates back to the third quarter of the 17th century, and is one of the best sculptures of a dead Christ in the history of Andalusian imagery.

The Sisters of the Holy Cross congregation has served in the convent since 1924. The convent consists of one single nave, a crossing and side chapels. Its construction dates back to the mid-seventeenth century, but it was completely rebuilt during the eighteenth century. The simple portal, which opens at the west end of the nave, belongs to the same period. Paintings that depict the Assumption, Saint Bonaventure, the Immaculate Conception, Saint Michael, Saint Benedict and the Jubilee of the Porziuncola are displayed on the main altarpiece. The title sculpture and the tabernacle are believed to date back to 1786.

Former mosque and very likely Jewish synagogue. Gothic-Renaissance church comprising three naves with Mudejar arches. The Mannerist-style altarpiece is impressive. It is the work of Vázquez el Viejo and its baroque Sagrario (one of the best of its genre) is the work of Leonardo Antonio de Castro. Cordoban baroque trail. 16th century.   

The origin of this chapel is due to the 1780 flood. Some children were playing on the riverbank and saw a plank of wood being swept along the river. A swallow flew and rested on the plank. They went to save it and saw that the part covered by waters had the face of the Lord carved on into it. A neighbour saw the children carrying the plank out of the river, who considered it to be something of a miracle. He built a post on the spot where it was found so that the public could worship it. Years later, using the donations made, the current small chapel was built. The Chapel has a small Neoclassical altarpiece, created in 1807. Given that it is such a small space, no mass has ever been held there, except in very exceptional circumstances.

18th century construction. Current court. Impressive facades. Very sober interior. This house belonged to the Condes de Cepedas, dating to the mid 18th century. It offers one of Osuna’s finest facades. Baroque in style but simple elements, the portal juts out slightly and is framed with stone estipites. The sober balcony is crowned by the family coat of arms protected by two halberdiers of almost real scale. This large façade opens up through numerous windows adorned by beautiful railings. The house belonged to the Cepedas family. The most noteworthy member of this family was Santa Teresa de Jesús whose image is painted in the hallway. At present, the building houses the courts.  

San Gil Abad parish church is located in the highest part of the town, on a typical Andalusian street, Calle San Antonio, in the San Gil neighbourhood, also known locally as Cerro del Alcázar. It is well suited to its setting, which exudes regional character and essence. Founded in the fifteenth century, in around the same time as Santiago church, San Gil is Écija’s oldest church (1479). Over the centuries, it has undergone several conversions and extensions, until almost the entire building was transformed into Baroque. The building’s general structure is preserved from the original construction: a rectangular floor plan with three naves, each with five sections, separated by pointed arches supported by pillars. The church was remodelled in the third quarter of the eighteenth century, when groin vaults replaced the naves’ primitive wooden roofs. Additional works were also executed at that time: the baptismal and animas chapels were built, the apse remodelled, and the sacristy erected. Between 1727 and 1730, a building of one single nave, consisting of five sections, was transversally erected.  The tower, located to the left of the portal on the west end, was built between 1777 and 1782 by Écijan master, Antonio Caballero, in line with […]