Discover Fernán-Núñez: Palacio Ducal, Churches and Festivals

Fernán-Núñez is one of nine municipalities along the Ruta del Vino Montilla-Moriles. A specific way to explore the town’s history is through the historic ensemble comprising the Palacio Ducal and adjoining buildings; it was protected by Royal Decree 2495/1983 of 13 July 1983. The Palacio Ducal itself has two towers.

Culture and History

The present-day Iglesia de Santa Marina de Aguas Santas dates from the 18th century and stands on the remains of an older church built shortly after 1385. Its bell tower was originally one of the fortress towers. The church houses a collection of gold and silverwork, with pieces dating from the 16th to the 20th century.

The Ermita de la Caridad dates back to 1525; at its present location, the Santa Ana chapel was built at that time. The former Hospicio y Hospital de la Caridad provided care for the sick and pilgrims. The Tercia, also known as Mesón del Duque, was established in 1675 as a wine outlet.

The Peña del Mirabrás is a flamenco club; important flamenco artists developed their careers on its stage. The monument Triunfo a Santa Marina includes a stone column that is probably of Roman origin.

Festivals and Routes

The Ruta de las Fuentes connects Fernán-Núñez with Montemayor via estates and springs. During the Cruces de Mayo, May crosses are erected and decorated on the streets and squares of Fernán-Núñez on 2 and 3 May.

The Feria Real in honour of the Virgen del Tránsito takes place from 13 to 17 and includes, among other things, a parade with giant figures and papier-mâché oversized heads. In Fernán-Núñez, the Feria and the festivities in honour of Santa Marina de las Aguas Santas take place from the 18th to the 20th and include various fairground rides and other attractions. Jueves Lardero traditionally includes an excursion into the surrounding countryside with a perol and the traditional hornazo.

For planning purposes, two different structures therefore exist side by side: some sightseeing topics are tied to individual buildings and monuments, while others are linked to fixed dates or a route through the surrounding countryside. This makes it possible to consider the time frame and the desired thematic depth separately.

The route and festival calendar offer different chronological approaches to the local culture.

Other Places

Other destinations in the same selection are Villanueva Del Duque, La Carlota, Huertas Bajas de Cabra, Villanueva Del Rey, El Villar, Priego De Córdoba, El Tarajal and Benamejí.

For a holiday apartment in Fernán-Núñez, travel dates, category and conditions for changes can be considered separately. These points form part of the accommodation decision; cultural sites, festival dates and traces in the landscape are independent aspects of the stay. Their weighting may vary depending on the time of travel and the desired focus.

Traces in the Landscape

A historic irrigation structure can still be seen in Fernán-Núñez today. It was once used to irrigate the huertas of Fernán-Núñez and is no longer in use.

For the broader travel overview: Cordoba.