El Pósito
The ‘Posito (old granary) building is a was constructed in the sixteenth century as indicated by the date engraved on the facade. It was connected to the Alhóndiga through a vault being the important store house of the grain.
The ‘Posito (old granary) building is a was constructed in the sixteenth century as indicated by the date engraved on the facade. It was connected to the Alhóndiga through a vault being the important store house of the grain.
In 1502 King Charles I was made aware of the need to build a new prison in Baeza due to the poor conditions of the existing one. The building was constructed in 1520 and the Casa de Corregidor was constructed in 1559.
The Casa del Populo was built around 1535 in a Renaissance architectural style in two sections. In the lower section there are six linteled openings, one for each Notary's Office. On the façade between each office there are ornamental columns ‘supporting’ a lateral lintel and above this, keystones decorated with engravings of seven lions. In between on the façade are six shields of the city.
The old butchers building was both a butchers and Municipal slaughterhouse. The original building was built in 1547 during the reign of Charles V and was located outside the city walls. In the 1960s it was rebuilt in the newly reformed Plaza del Pópulo. As the original building was longer than the new Plaza de Pópulo the ends were "folded" back to the sides.
Although archaeological samples do not suggest the presence of many human settlements in the area prior to the Copper Age (middle of the III Millennium BC), there is evidence dating back to the fifth Millennium BC documenting the life habits of the hunters and gatherers of epipalaeolithic groups. A thousand years later, communities from further south arrived, specifically from the caves and shelters of Sierra Mágina, bringing with them Neolithic forms based on agricultural activity and certain technical advances such as the polishing of stone and ceramics. This has been documented in sites such as Los Horneros, Los Morales and Toya.
Explore these two impressive collections of historical buildings on this tour.
Baza Musem features a selection of artefacts on display that show different periods of human occupation in Baeza. From the Medieval Period, a distinction is made between the Arab civilization (Almohad invasion) and the Christian period following the reconquest. From the Modern Era doors, keys, chests, safes, portraits are on display.
Offering quiet street views, La Azacaya is an accommodation set in Baeza, 49 km from Jaén Cathedral and 49 km from Museo Provincial de Jaén. It is located 49 km from Jaén Train Station and provides luggage storage space. The apartment features family rooms.
Situated within 48 km of Jaén Train Station and 49 km of Jaén Cathedral in Baeza, La Casa del Maestro de Música features accommodation with seating area. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment has family rooms.
Set just 50 km from Jaén Cathedral, Apartamentos Alcazar de Baeza offers accommodation in Baeza with access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, an open-air bath, as well as a lift.
Originally a 16th century convent for The Nuns of the Carmelitas order, this hotel rests in the old town of Baeza, a dreamlike place where time seems to stand still.
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of pool, YIT La Casona del Arco is situated in Baeza, 48 km from Jaén Train Station. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 49 km from Jaén Cathedral.
Hotel Carmen Boutique is a four stars acommodation that blends a historical 19th-century building with contemporary minimalist design.
Mixing fine wooden floors, metallic details, stone bathrooms and contemporary furniture, rooms and suites at Carmen Boutiqueare elegantly decorated. They all include a flat-screen TV.
The hotel is housed in a Renaissance-Gothic building from the 16th century, and is one of the town´s most important and emblematic buildings, that was originally the Count and Countess' (Salcedos´) palace.
The charming Hotel Puerta de la Luna is set in a beautiful 17th-century mansion in Baeza's old town. It features an outdoor swimming pool, gardens and a popular restaurant.
El Hotel Campos de Baeza has a summer rooftop pool with spectacular views of the Guadalquivir Valley and Baeza Cathedral. The town's historic centre is a 10-minute walk away.