Cathedral of the Nativity

The cathedral reveals Baeza as a town built in successive layers. A Christian church occupied the former mosque after the conquest of 1227; its Renaissance appearance developed through rebuilding after the collapse of 1567, involving Andrés de Vandelvira. Find the Puerta de la Luna and compare its medieval forms with the classical organisation of the naves. That contrast explains more than a single stylistic label. Inside, follow the supports upwards towards the vaults before concentrating on a chapel or museum object. The exterior deserves an unhurried circuit too: change your viewing distance to understand how tower, square and narrow streets fit together. Check which areas your chosen visit includes, especially if you want more than the main church.