During the Middle Ages, Lucena became a prosperous place and a meeting point of Christian, Jewish, and Arab cultures, which left their mark on its monumental and cultural heritage.
Her Jewish heritage stands out, for which she was known as the Pearl of Sepharad, and from which it retains the Jewish Necropolis The largest excavated cave in the Iberian Peninsula. Cordoban Baroque Its main exponents are in this city in the Tabernacle of the Parish of San Mateo and in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Araceli.
The first references to the town date from the late 9th century, when it appears under the Arabic name al-Yusana or the Hebrew Eliossana. Thus, it stands out as one of the few fully Hebrew cities in its territory, with trade and vineyard cultivation being its main sources of wealth.
Between the 11th and 12th centuries, it experienced its golden age and became a refuge for notable coreligionists from all over the peninsula.
It currently has 42.500 inhabitants and is distinguished as one of the most important industrial centers in southern Spain.
Events in Lucena Discover the most important events of the year and plan your visit to experience the tradition and culture of the municipality.
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