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Let’s begin with the Barrio de la Villa (a designated historic
and artisitic monument), the old Arabic centre of the town. In
its narrow, winding streets and small squares, the traditional
lime facing of its walls and the colours of its flowers are reminiscent
of another age.
From here we come out into the Balcòn del Adarve which
surrounds the Barrio de la Villa, a cliff edge forming a natural
balcony which was previously used as a defence for the town, and
which looks out over peaceful Andalucian countryside.
“La Torre del Homenaje” in Priego´s castle has
been declared a national monument and has excellent views from
its high walls
A walk round Priego´s majestic churches will provide the
visitor with a an example of the architectural style known as
Andalucian baroque: The Church of the Asunción, whose tabernacle
has been declared a national monument, is one of the most impressive
existing pieces of this artistic style. The churches of Aurora,
San Francisco, Carmen, Mercedes, San Pedro, San Juan de Dios,
and of the Angustias all have facades which are as fine as their
decorated interiors.
One of the most outstanding features of Priego de Córdoba
is the “Carnicerias Reales” (Royal Slaughterhouse),
with its mannerist style façade. Inside you will find a
galleried patio, and a beautiful stone, spiral staircase.
Take a short stroll along Calle Rio and you will be able to admire
its numerous aristocratic mansions, full of baroque details, before
coming to the monument which is without doubt Priego de Córdoba`s
crowning glory: the Fuente del Rey (The King`s Fountain), a national
monument. The King’s Fountain is made up of three pools
and is surrounded by 139 spouts which give a continual flow of
water. In the same square you will find the “Fuente de la
Salud”, (The Fountain of Health, a national monument) which
has a mannerist front piece.
You cannot leave out the museums which the town contains: the
“Museo-Casa Natal”, a museum and birthplace of a former
President of the Second Republic, Niceto Alcalá Zamora
y Torres, the Museo Histórico y Arqueológico (Historical
and Archaeological Museum) where important archaeological pieces
are exhibited, the Museo del Pintor Adolfo Lozano Sidro and the
Museo of Contemporary Spanish Countryside, unique in Spanish geographical
exhibitions because of its subject matter.
You can`t leave without trying the extraordinary extra virgin
olive oil, (with its Demoninación de Origen Priego, an
official guarantee of origin and quality) whose quality has been
recognised by various awards in the national and international
arenas.
And don’t forget to enjoy the surrounding countryside. You
are in the Subbética Natural Park, with countryside to
remember as we hope you will remember your stay amongst us.