Discover Lucena: Culture, Nature and Historic Routes

The Jewish Necropolis in Lucena is a medieval Andalusian cemetery that was discovered in 2006 during the construction of a bypass and contained approximately 346 graves. The human remains date approximately from between 1000 and 1050 and provide insights into the way of life and burial rituals of the Jewish community of this period. The Jewish Necropolis can only be visited as part of pre-arranged, guided tours.

Culture and History

The Palacio de los Condes de Santa Ana houses Lucena’s municipal tourist information office and the city interpretation centre. Two courtyards, including one with an arcade, as well as a staircase crowned by a vault shape its interiors. The palace is considered one of the finest examples of 18th-century civil architecture in Lucena; its construction was promoted by the Mora-Saavedra family between 1730 and 1750.

The cultural route “Lucena al paso: de agrociudad a ciudad media” traces the development of the historic city through its diverse cultural heritage. The Casa de los Mora houses the permanent exhibitions “Nuestra Escuela” and “El Bronce en Lucena”. The building is located in a former Dominican convent founded in 1575 by the Bishop of Córdoba. The “Nuestra Escuela” exhibition is spread across two rooms and shows what school was like in the 20th century.

The Church of San Mateo is a Gothic-Renaissance church dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Its furnishings include a Baroque tabernacle considered one of the finest in Andalusia.

Nature and Landscape

In the southwest of the Sierra de Araceli, the Complejo Geoarqueológico de la Cueva del Ángel is regarded as a site of outstanding heritage, cultural and geological significance. The Cueva del Ángel is currently closed to physical visits; however, a virtual 3D tour enables its digital exploration.

The Reserva Natural de la Laguna Amarga nature reserve and the Paraje Natural del Embalse de Malpasillo natural area are located within the municipality of Lucena. The Aula de la Naturaleza comprises a space established for receiving visitors and interpreting Lucena’s natural environment.

Cycling and Hiking Routes

The Vía Verde del Aceite runs through Lucena. Near the former railway station, there is a functioning bicycle shelter as well as repair, electric charging and bicycle-washing facilities. The Camino Mozárabe leads from Benamejí via public paths along the Anzur River into the municipality of Lucena, connects with the Vía Verde near the town centre and continues along it to Cabra.

The various routes offer different ways of combining exercise, landscape and local history. For planning purposes, the route and activity type can be considered separately.

Local Products

The tourist information office shop in the Castillo del Moral offers local ceramics and handicraft products. The tourist information office in the Castillo del Moral also sells olive oils bearing the Denominación de Origen Lucena designation of origin.

Compare Holiday Apartments in Lucena

When comparing a holiday apartment in Lucena, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can be considered side by side as different offer fields. Which fields take priority depends on your travel plans and the desired balance between culture, nature and active routes.

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