Baza, Granada

Baza is a Spanish city in the province of Granada (Andalusia, Spain) in 844 msnm north of the Sierra de Baza.

History

The town dates back to the Iberian settlement Basti. Excavations on 22 July 1971 one of the most remarkable discoveries of Iberian sculpture was made: the Dama de Baza from the 4th century BC The sculpture can be seen in the original in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid. In the Archaeological Museum of Baza is a replica.

Under the Romans, the city was an important trade center, and among the Moors was one of the centers of silk production.

After the Reconquista ( reconquest of Spain by the Catholic Monarchs ), the city lost its importance, the Moorish Alcazaba (fortress) was destroyed by earthquakes mostly.

Attractions

Baza has as the better known Guadix quarter with caves. Center of the city is the Plaza Mayor, where the Renaissance church of Santa María is found. The church was built on the ruins of Arab Mezquita ( Mosque), particularly noteworthy is the Plateresque main door, the Diego de Siloé is attributed. Opposite is the small Archaeological Museum with the copy of the " Dama de Baza ".

Other worthwhile attractions are the Baños Arabes, Moorish baths from the 10th century and the Palacio de los Enríquez, a house dating from the 16th century in Mudejar style.

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