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Córdoba's "Subbética"
The southern part of the province of Córdoba is made
up entirely of one mountainous region which is scattered with
delightful villages and small, animated toens. There is also
an extensive National Park. The"Subbética",
as it is known today, induces rest, and calm contemplation
of the beautiful white architecture. Priego de Córdoba,
adorned with many impressive sights which can be admired from
its large vantage point, the Adarve, is a Baroque town which
houses one of the most typical Moorish quarters of this region,
La Villa, one of the most beautiful fountains in the whole
of Andalusia, the King's Fountain, and an impressive monumental
heritage. The large parish church of the Asunción contains
one specific treasure which defines Priego's art: the chapel
of the Sagrario which exemplifies Baroque style - white Baroque,
plasterwork, medallions andsculptures - and it is a national
monument. Nearby, passing through the National Park and shady
passengeways, is Carcabuey. What immediately catches the eye
in Carcabuey is the parish church of San Marcos with its slender
tower and the historical area which surrounds it.
Further on is Cabra, also with an important monumental heritage
of which the church of San Juan Bautista is the best example.
The Church boasts five naves and was once an old mosque and
before that a Visigoth basilica. To the north of Cabra we
come across Zuheros, a small, white, rustic village which
has a surprising layout around the fortress and the most typical
urbanisation in all of southern Córdoba. Very nearby
there are interesting caves, some of which can be visited,
such as the cave of Los Murciélagos. Also worth seeing
are the delightful Square of España, parish church,
castle and views of Luque.
Lucena is most highly populated town in the region and the
church of San Mateo is its main attraction. Inside the church
is the Sagrario, a majestic example of the Baroque style which
is so abundant in the provincial south. Nearby we can find
the castle where Boabdil was kept prisioner. Towards the south
of the region lie Rute and Iznájar. In the latter the
visitor should go up to the Renaissance castle and parish
church to admire the sorrounding countryside of olive groves
and the largest dam in central Andalusia-ideal for water sports.
In this friendly place good handicraft can also be found -
oil-lamps from Lucena; aniseed liquors from Rute - and there
are also major pilgrimages such as that of the Virgen de la
Sierra in Cabra which takes place in June.
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