🇪🇸 Úbeda Day Trip: A Renaissance Fairytale in Andalusia ✨🏛️

🏆 UNESCO Twin Cities: Úbeda & Baeza Nestled in Jaén province, these "sister cities" (just 10km apart!) boast 9 of Spain's 48 Renaissance monuments 🏆. Designed by Italian architect Andrés de Vandelvira, they’re a harmonious duo: Baeza is the elegant sibling, while Úbeda is its serene counterpart. 🌟 Must-See Gems in Úbeda 1️⃣ Hospital de Santiago 🏥🎨 Spain’s best-preserved Renaissance building Now a cultural center with stunning frescoed staircases 2️⃣ Plaza Vázquez de Molina 🌿🏰 The crown jewel of Úbeda, surrounded by 15th-16th century palaces: Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) Vázquez de Molina Palace Palacio de las Cadenas (Chain Palace) Renaissance fountain ⛲ Don’t miss the statue of architect Vandelvira! 3️⃣ Sacra Capilla del Salvador ⛪💒 (€5 entry) Europe’s largest mausoleum 🏛️ Built in the 1540s as a noble family’s funeral chapel Silver-plated altarpiece ✨ and Granada-inspired design 🎄 Christmas Magic ❄️🌟 (Wander the plazas lit with festive lights—pure fairy-tale vibes!) 🚗 How to Visit From Seville/Granada: ~3h drive Parking: Easy near the old town 🍽️ Local Bites Tapas with Jaén olive oil 🫒 Tinto de verano (Spain’s refreshing wine spritzer) 🍷 #RenaissanceArchitecture #UNESCO #Andalusia #ChristmasInSpain #HiddenSpain #CulturalTravel #Baeza