Écija

ÉcijaLocated on the banks of the Genil River and strategically situated between Seville and Cordoba, it has been an important meeting point of civilizations, roads and traditions since ancient times.

The history of Écija dates back to the 8th century BC, during the height of the Tartessian culture, although it was during Roman rule that it reached one of its most splendid periods. The "Colonia Augusta Firma Astigi" became the capital of one of the four Roman judicial districts of Baetica, developing a thriving economy linked to the production and export of olive oil. Important archaeological remains from that past, such as mosaics, sculptures, and architectural fragments, still attest to the city's significance in Roman Hispania. Later, Visigoths and Muslims also left their mark on a city that for centuries was a place of coexistence and cultural richness.

Écija's greatest monumental splendor arrived during the 18th century, known as the "Golden Age of Écija." It was then that many of the palaces, churches, and convents that today form one of the most impressive Baroque ensembles in Andalusia were built. Its famous eleven towers (which define the city's skyline) have earned it the nickname "the city of towers." Churches like Santa Cruz, San Juan, Santa Maria o The Barefoot Ones, alongside such emblematic palaces as Penaflor o BenamejiThey transform every stroll through Écija into an artistic and emotional journey through centuries of history and beauty.