Osuna
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Straddling the provinces of Seville and Malaga lies the Sevillian town of Osuna. Its glorious past, well it was ducal village becoming, thanks to the Dukes of Osuna, a Renaissance jewel and, subsequently, from Baroque.
As a fellow Osuna native, official tour guide and art expert, I would like to give you 10 reasons to visit Osuna and be amazed.
Let's begin!
1. The martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew
It is a key work of José de Ribera, better known as “The Spagnoletto”. This painter is one of the greatest of the Baroque. He worked in Naples for the Duke of Osuna And that is why we have this work available in the Collegiate Church of Osuna. There are four other works by the artist in this church.
2. The tiles of the cloister of the Monastery of the Incarnation
It is the cloistered monastery which is located at the foot of the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. There we will find, in addition to its exquisite sweets, a spectacular art collection.
They stand out Sevillian tiles from the cloister of the monastery itself, where the five senses and well-known places in the city of Seville are represented.
3. The Palace of the Marquis of La Gomera
Undoubtedly one of the greats Osuna jewels and of the most beautiful street in Europe. And I'm not the one saying it, but the UNESCO, which has thus distinguished her.
It is a palace of Baroque style. Its facade with Solomonic columns and volutes stands out on the street and its interior is worthy of any palace, with its chapel and courtyard.
4. The Christ of Mercy
One of the most anticipated processions during Holy Week in Osuna is the one carried in procession on Holy Wednesday. It is a crucifix, the work of... Juan de Mesa, one of the best sculptors of Spanish Baroque.
It can be seen in the Collegiate Church of Osuna.
5. The Iberian reliefs
The Archaeological Museum of Osuna houses a very important collection of treasures from Antiquity. They all speak of our past as a city and population.
The Iberian reliefs They are among the best preserved in Spain. They depict musicians who accompanied soldiers in wars.
6. The views from the Las Canteras hunting reserve
Without a doubt, one of the best places to have a beautiful image of Osuna It is the Las Canteras hunting reserve. From there, you can see the outline of Osuna nestled on the slopes of a hill.
In addition, during the weekends in Seville, it can be visited and to learn about the stonemason's past from our town.
7. The Bronzes of Osuna
Another of the great treasures that the Archaeological Museum They are copies of the Bronzes of Osuna. These are bronze tablets from the Roman period that bear the inscriptions... Roman laws of the ancient Urso.
The originals are in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.
8. The village women
Trying the village women from Osuna is always a delight. typical sweet from our town can be bought at the Confectionery Traditional from the center. It is made with sweet potato cream.
9. The lids
Enjoying tapas in the bars and restaurants of Osuna is something you shouldn't miss. gastronomy of our town is rich and varied, as well as its long list of diverse tapas.
The ardoria, the cod fritters, the tagarninas stew, Among many others, they will delight you!
10. Ice creams
If you visit Osuna in spring or summer, you're in luck. Come and try the delicious ice cream at the local ice cream shop. You'll definitely be back for more. An ice cream and a stroll down Carrera Street are quintessential experiences in our town.
To learn more about Osuna
If you'd like to get to know Osuna in depth—its customs, way of life, history, and art—don't hesitate to contact me. I'm an official tour guide, an art expert, and a native of Osuna. Don't miss our guided tours of Osuna!.
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