The Renaissance in Granada and Almería marked a significant cultural and artistic transformation in the region. Influenced by the Italian Renaissance, local nobles and architects embraced new styles and techniques, leading to the creation of remarkable structures that blended traditional Gothic elements with innovative Renaissance designs. This period saw the rise of grand palaces, churches, and public spaces that showcased the artistic prowess and vision of the time.
ITINERARY: La Calahorra - Guadix - Baza - Huéscar - Vélez Blanco.
The Castle of La Calahorra, restored by the Marquis of Cenete in 1509, showcases a design by Lorenzo Vazquez and the craftsmanship of Genoese and Lombard artists, including Michele Carlone. The castle's exterior contrasts with its refined interior, featuring a beautiful cortile, stairs, and intricate decorations.
Guadix, an episcopal see after the reconquest, boasts a late Gothic Cathedral designed by Siloe in the mid-16th century. The Chapel of San Torcuato within the cathedral is particularly noteworthy. The Plaza de la Constitucion, built in the 16th century, retains a Renaissance air.
Baza features a late Gothic Colegiata by Rodrigo de Gijaba, reflecting the architectural transition of the period.
The Parish Church in Huéscar, designed by Siloe, is another fine example of Renaissance architecture in the region.
The Castle of Vélez Blanco, built between 1506 and 1515 by the Marquis of los Vélez, was constructed by Italian artists. Although the castle's interior is now in New York's Metropolitan Museum, Vélez Blanco still has the facade of the Convent of San Luis.
In Almería, the Cathedral was reformed in the mid-16th century by Juan de Orea, with significant changes to the facade.
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