Puerta de Jaén

Puerta de Jaén

This gateway is one of the most important and best defended entrances to the medieval walled area. Isabel la Católica ordered its demolition in 1476. It was rebuilt in 1526 by Corregidor Álvaro de Lugo in commemoration of King Charles V of Spain (and from 1519 Holy Roman Emperor) ’s visit to Baeza after his wedding in Seville in 1526 and honeymoon at the Alhambra Palace in Granada.  

Location

Located in Plaza de los Leones.

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