plaza vazquez de molina

Ubeda's allure is centered around this square. Surrounded by exquisite renaissance buildings including the Palacio de las Cadenas, Parador hotel which was originally a palace, Capilla de El Salvador and Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reales Alcazares, it is best enjoyed later in the day when the temperature cools down from the day highs. It is also a good start off point for a walking tour of the town since the tourist office is right behind the palace at Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Liked the layout, wide and open pedestrian space surrounded by historical monuments and buildings. In the evenings it acquires an almost magical appearance.

Because of info on the web we decide to include this town in our trip. We had a nice stop here and ate some nice tapas and then walked around, the town has an old square with some old buidlings the walk to it from the parking space is nice and relaxing. It is really all located on one square and there was not so much else to see.

We stayed at the Parador which is located on this marvellous square. The old town of Ubeda is a real Gem and this square (Plaza) is the highlight!

A very pretty square right in the heart of the old city, on one side is the Holy Chapel of El Salvador and adjacent to that is one of Spain's Parador Hotels situated in another classic renaissance palace.

The architecture around this square is is beautiful. It is a lovely place to stroll and enjoy the architecture ... and in our case, some kittens chasing each other around a tree! You can read the history and descriptions in the guidebooks, but I'd say it's worth a look.

small and takes you back a few centuries in timeloved everything about this except the lunch in the Parador very pricy and fish looked like a sardine and completely tasteless What a disapponitment DEFINITELY NOT THE PLACE TO DINE

The Vazquez de Molina Palace was constructed by Andres de Vandelvira, the architectural genius who designed many of the most beautiful churches and buildings in the Province of Jaen. On this visit we went to the back of the building and entered it to see the beautiful patio they have in the middle of the building. This is really a very beautiful building.

The Plaza Vazquez de Molina is one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain because it has the atmosphere of the Spanish Renaissance, which is really unique among Spanish plazas. You feel that you have gone back in time to the 15th and 16th century. There is no building there that breaks the symphony. All the buildings look that they came from that time frame. No wonder they like to film movies there.

The square has a great atmosphere. It's enclosed by handsome historical buildings, all the colour of sand. I watched the Virgin being paraded through the square, followed by hooded penitents and a brass band. Easter is the best time of year to visit.

This plaza is lovely, surrounded by gorgeous buildings (one of which is the parador). Overall the architecture gives a very harmonious effect and is a must-see if you are in this part of Spain. Walk beyond the square to the edge of town to see the views of the surrounding countryside.

The most impressive square in Ubeda is the Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a huge square framed by impressive churches and palaces. This square is one of the most beautiful in Spain. At one end is the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Maria de los Reales Alcazares. This church was built on top of the Moorish mosque at the site. The style of the church is Gothic-Mudejar, and it was built in the 13th century, after the Christian conquest of the city. Later on it was reformed in the 16th century and the main entrance is in the Renaissance style. Currently the church is closed for reforms. This has been going on for the last 25 years and no one knows when the church will reopen.

The Vazquez de Molina Palace is also known as the Palace of Las Cadenas, which is now the city hall. The architect was Andres de Vandelvira, an architect who built many of the churches and palaces in the city. Nearby is a statue in his honor. The style of this palace is Renaissance and it was ordered built by Juan Vazquez de Molina, who was the secretary of state of King Felipe II and the nephew of Francisco de los Cobos. The palace was finished in 1568. Vazquez de Molina had no descendants, so he gave part of the palace to the Dominican nuns. The facade has three horizontal floors and seven vertical parts. The first floor has Corinthian columns, the second has Ionic columns, and the third has caryatides and atlantes. The facade has a very symmetrical and beautiful look. The ground floor has windows, the second floor has seven balconies with pediments, and the third floor has portholes. There are two thin and graceful lanterns, one at each end of the roof. The design of the palace looks very Italian. The patio is huge and has one central fountain, and a double arcade with arches that have a Mudejar design and the marble columns have capitals that are Corinthian. The salons of the city hall are decorated with many important paintings, some by the artist from Ubeda by the name of Jose Tamayo. There is a painting of San Francisco by Blas Muñoz and a painting of Isabel II by Esquivel. There is also 16th century furniture. There is an important Historic Archive with very old documents and the coffered ceiling is impressive.

La primera vez que entras a la Plaza Vazquez de Molina todo parece impresionante por la cantidad de conjuntos arquitectónicos que coinciden en ella y la belleza de estos. Impensable visitar Úbeda y no pasear por ella.

Esta plaza en el centro de Ubeda es magnifica, con gran cantidad de monumentos alrededor, buenas vistas cercanas e incluso el Parador Nacional en(Palacio del Deán Ortega) uno de los laterales. Aquí se entiende que Ubeda sea Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco. De 2 a 4 esta casi todo cerrado, tanto la Sacra Capilla del Salvador como la Basílica de Santa Maria de los Alcázares. Ambas cobran entrada. En uno de los frentes esta el actual ayuntamiento (Palacio de las Cadenas). Imprescindible.