This tour will lay out before us the work of the Ruiz family of architects from Cordova who were most active during the Andalusian Renaissance. The essence of the new architecture in Cordova is to be found in the Cathedral, practically hidden among the forest of columns inside the mosque. The Capilla Mayor and choir are masterpieces begun in 1523 by Hernán Ruiz el Viejo and continued by his son. On the precincts of the mosque, there are also some façades to be seen, the Patio de los Naranjos and the mannerist belltower designed in 1593 by Hernán Ruiz III and Asensio Maeda.
Hernán Ruiz II designed the façade for the church of San Pedro in 1542, the tower of the church of San Lorenzo in 1555, and the tower and baptismal chapel for the church of San Nicolás de la Villa.
On the way out of Cordova towards Pedroches, the church of San Juan Bautista can be seen at Hinojosa del Duque, by the Ruiz family. This church, also known as the Catedral de la Sierra, was built in the 16th century and is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture.
Southwards, the itinerary takes us to La Rambla, where the church of La Asunción's façade was done by Hernán Ruiz II in 1530. Also by the Ruiz family, we have the churches of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and Santa María at Baena. Priego has two mannerist buildings: the Royal Abattoirs and La Salud fountain, beside Neptune's fountain. This tour could end at Benamejí, at the bridge - Puente - built in mid-16th century by Hernán Ruiz II.
The church of La Asunción in La Rambla features a façade designed by Hernán Ruiz II in 1530. This church is a prime example of Renaissance architecture in the region.
In Baena, the churches of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and Santa María were designed by the Ruiz family. The town also features the convent of Madre de Dios, founded by the third Count of Cabra in the early 16th century.
Priego has two mannerist buildings: the Royal Abattoirs and La Salud fountain, beside Neptune's fountain. The town is also known for its Baroque architecture, with notable examples such as the church of La Asunción and the church of San Francisco.
This tour could end at Benamejí, at the bridge - Puente - built in mid-16th century by Hernán Ruiz II. This Renaissance bridge is a significant example of engineering from the period.
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