Ubeda

Úbeda is situated on the slopes of a hill in a landscape of olive groves that roll towards the Sierra de Cazorla in the east.
The main square of Úbeda is known as the Plaza de Andalucía and is situated just outside the old town walls. The Torre del Reloj on the southern side of the square is a part of the old fortifications of Úbeda. Southeast of the square, Calle Real takes you down into the old part of town, crammed with renaissance masterpieces. The Palacio de las Cadenas is one of Vandelvira’s finest works and now serves as the town hall. Other buildings of note include the Casa de las Torres, a 16th century building that is now an art school, the Church of San Lorenzo, the church of Santa María de las Reales Alcázares and the Chapel of San Salvador, one of the most interesting buildings in Úbeda.
The north of Úbeda consists of a number of unattractive, tall tower blocks. It is in this area that the Church of San Nicolas de Bari stands, a 14th century building. And the Hospital of Santiago, designed by Vandelvira.
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Úbeda is 35km to the northeast of Jaén in the middle of the Jaén province. The nearest airport is at Granada, 130km to the south.