Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Iglesia de San Pablo

During the Reconquista, in 1233, King Ferdinand III conquered Ubeda to the Kingdom of Castile. In 1368, the city was damaged during the Castilian Civil War between Peter I of Castile and Henry II of Castile. This, combined with other circumstances, caused the worsening of the rivalry between the nobel families de Trapera and de Aranda at first, and the families de la Cueva and de Molina after. This political instability was solved when the "Catholic Monarchs" ruled as they ordered the Alcázar, used by the nobility as a fortress, to be destroyed. During the 16th century, these important Castilian aristocratic families from Úbeda reached top positions in the Spanish Monarchy administration. Notably, Francisco de los Cobos and Juan Vazquez de Molina became Secretaries of State for Emperor Charles V and Philip II respectively. Due to the patronage of arts of these competing families, Úbeda became a Renaissance focus in Spain. Ubeda and neighboring Baeza benefited from this patronage resulting in the construction of a series of Renaissance style palaces and churches, which have been preserved ever since. In 2003, UNESCO declared the historic centres and landmarks of these two towns a World Heritage Site. It is believed, that the Iglesia de San Pablo may have been built since the Visigothic era, though the present building of course is younger. The main façade is Romanesque. The south portal is composed of Gothic arches.

In the 8th century, Arab-Moorish armies advanced into the north of the Iberian Peninsula, but as early as the 10th century the area was temporarily reconquered by the Christians (Reconquista). In the late 11th century, Count Pedro Ansúrez made the largely depopulated city his residence, expanded it, and promoted its repopulation (repoblación), which is why he is often considered the actual founder of the city. The University of Valladolid was founded in 1241 by Alfonso VIII of Castille. It is one of the oldest universities in the world. In the 15th century, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Castile until Philip II moved the center of power to the newly built monastery residence Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial near Madrid in 1561. In 1561 most of the city burned down but was rebuilt under Philip II. The Convent of St. Paul was founded in 1276 by Violante of Aragon, daughter of Queen Violante of Hungary. At the same time, a collegiate church was built. Between 1445 and 1468, Cardinal Juan de Torquemada, who had attended school in the monastery, commissioned a larger church to be built. His successors continued it until its completion in 1616. While the exterior of the church is flamboyantly Isabelline Gothic, the interior appears downright sober.

In the 8th century, Arab-Moorish armies advanced into the north of the Iberian Peninsula, but as early as the 10th century the area was temporarily reconquered by the Christians (Reconquista). In the late 11th century, Count Pedro Ansúrez made the largely depopulated city his residence, expanded it, and promoted its repopulation (repoblación), which is why he is often considered the actual founder of the city. The University of Valladolid was founded in 1241 by Alfonso VIII of Castille. It is one of the oldest universities in the world. In the 15th century, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Castile until Philip II moved the center of power to the newly built monastery residence Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial near Madrid in 1561. In 1561 most of the city burned down but was rebuilt under Philip II. The Convent of St. Paul was founded in 1276 by Violante of Aragon, daughter of Queen Violante of Hungary. At the same time, a collegiate church was built. Between 1445 and 1468, Cardinal Juan de Torquemada, who had attended school in the monastery, commissioned a larger church to be built. His successors continued it until its completion in 1616. The middle part of the facade was designed by Simón de Colonia († 1511) and is considered a masterpiece of the late Gothic Isabelline style.

In the 8th century, Arab-Moorish armies advanced into the north of the Iberian Peninsula, but as early as the 10th century the area was temporarily reconquered by the Christians (Reconquista). In the late 11th century, Count Pedro Ansúrez made the largely depopulated city his residence, expanded it, and promoted its repopulation (repoblación), which is why he is often considered the actual founder of the city. The University of Valladolid was founded in 1241 by Alfonso VIII of Castille. It is one of the oldest universities in the world. In the 15th century, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Castile until Philip II moved the center of power to the newly built monastery residence Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial near Madrid in 1561. In 1561 most of the city burned down but was rebuilt under Philip II. The Convent of St. Paul was founded in 1276 by Violante of Aragon, daughter of Queen Violante of Hungary. At the same time, a collegiate church was built. Between 1445 and 1468, Cardinal Juan de Torquemada, who had attended school in the monastery, commissioned a larger church to be built. His successors continued it until its completion in 1616. The middle part of the facade was designed by Simón de Colonia († 1511) and is considered a masterpiece of the late Gothic Isabelline style.