Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Alfonso VII of Castile

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The Puerta de Jaén was one of the parts of the old city wall of Baeza that was demolished in 1476 on the orders of Isabel la Católica after several disputes between local nobles. It was erected again in the time of Carlos I, to commemorate his visit to the city after his honeymoon with Isabel of Portugal in 1526. The gate was the obligatory passage exit towards Jaén.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The Holy Cross Church is a small church in the late Romanesque style from the 13th century, after the conquest of Baeza. One of the weathered corbels under the roof

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The Holy Cross Church is a small church in the late Romanesque style from the 13th century, after the conquest of Baeza.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The Holy Cross Church is a small church in the late Romanesque style from the 13th century, after the conquest of Baeza.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. This was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Baeza, which dates back to a Visigothic period, was dissolved after a time under Moorish rule and was restored shortly after the Reconquista in the 13th century and then finally dissolved. Where the church is now located, there was a mosque until the 13th century. The apse still has Gothic tracery, but the current church was created in the 16th century through a comprehensive renovation in the Renaissance style. Such glittering lifesize Madonna figures can be found in both southern Italy and southern Spain.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. This was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Baeza, which dates back to a Visigothic period, was dissolved after a time under Moorish rule and was restored shortly after the Reconquista in the 13th century and then finally dissolved. Where the church is now located, there was a mosque until the 13th century. The apse still has Gothic tracery, but the current church was created in the 16th century through a comprehensive renovation in the Renaissance style. Visitors to the cathedral are welcomed by a small altar boy

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. This was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Baeza, which dates back to a Visigothic period, was dissolved after a time under Moorish rule and was restored shortly after the Reconquista in the 13th century and then finally dissolved. Where the church is now located, there was a mosque until the 13th century. The apse still has Gothic tracery, but the current church was created in the 16th century through a comprehensive renovation in the Renaissance style.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. This was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Baeza, which dates back to a Visigothic period, was dissolved after a time under Moorish rule and was restored shortly after the Reconquista in the 13th century and then finally dissolved. Where the church is now located, there was a mosque until the 13th century. The apse still has Gothic tracery, but the current church was created in the 16th century through a comprehensive renovation in the Renaissance style.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. This was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Baeza, which dates back to a Visigothic period, was dissolved after a time under Moorish rule and was restored shortly after the Reconquista in the 13th century and then finally dissolved. Where the church is now located, there was a mosque until the 13th century. The apse still has Gothic tracery, but the current church was created in the 16th century through a comprehensive renovation in the Renaissance style.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. This was the episcopal see of the Diocese of Baeza, which dates back to a Visigothic period, was dissolved after a time under Moorish rule and was restored shortly after the Reconquista in the 13th century and then finally dissolved. Where the church is now located, there was a mosque until the 13th century. The apse still has Gothic tracery, but the current church was created in the 16th century through a comprehensive renovation in the Renaissance style.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The Universidad de Baeza was founded in 1538. After the Augustinians' intention to found a rival university was rejected in 1585, Pope Urban VIII granted them papal university status in 1630. During the time, the city, like the university, experimented with a long descent. The province was increasingly transformed into a rural backwater, the local nobles moved to the city of Madrid and other large Spanish cities, investing their wealth there rather than in Baeza. 1807 decree abolished the university. There was a brief, revival in 1815, followed by the definitive abolition of the university in 1824. In 1979, the university was revived with the creation of a “Verano University”, originally written to the Universidad de Granada, and from 1994 to the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía. The program now took place as at the Universidad de Verano Antonio Machado, in honor of the Spanish poet who lived in the city for a time.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The Universidad de Baeza was founded in 1538. After the Augustinians' intention to found a rival university was rejected in 1585, Pope Urban VIII granted them papal university status in 1630. During the time, the city, like the university, experimented with a long descent. The province was increasingly transformed into a rural backwater, the local nobles moved to the city of Madrid and other large Spanish cities, investing their wealth there rather than in Baeza. 1807 decree abolished the university. There was a brief, revival in 1815, followed by the definitive abolition of the university in 1824. In 1979, the university was revived with the creation of a “Verano University”, originally written to the Universidad de Granada, and from 1994 to the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía. The program now took place as at the Universidad de Verano Antonio Machado, in honor of the Spanish poet who lived in the city for a time.

Under the Romans, the town was known as '"Beatia". Following its conquest by the Visigoths, Beatia was the seat of a bishopric. From the beginning of the seventh century, it was conquered by several Arab and Berber states. The diocese was reestablished in 1127 following the conquest by Alfonso VII of Castile, but Baeza was then again reconquered by the Almohads. After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, Ferdinand III of Castile in 1227 retook the city. The 16th century was the golden era of Baeza (and nearby Úbeda). Noble families, which were well connected with the Spanish Imperial state hired major architects to design the present cathedral, churches and private palaces in the then-fashionable Renaissance style. The "Fuente de los Leones", located in front of the "Antiguas Carnicerias" (Old slaughterhouse), now the city hall, was in the 16th century the town´s major fountain. It came originally from the Ibero-Roman ruins of Cástulo. The sculpture on top may represent Himilce, wife of the Carthaginian general Hannibal