Osuna, ducal town
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In recent months, many media outlets, bloggers, and travel and heritage writers have recognized the beauty of the city of Osuna, considering it as the “Petra of Andalusia”.
The ducal town of Osuna is located in the Southern Sierra Seville, with an incredible historical, artistic and cultural heritage, extends its beauty to the richness of its natural landscapes that it also harbors in its surroundings.
A stroll through the streets of Osuna is a journey through its history, allowing you to enjoy the great monumentality of its architecture.
The Coto de Las Canteras and its history
Osuna sits atop a hill, overlooking a vast countryside. To the south, the first foothills of the Subbetic mountain range can be seen. This elevation is formed on a rocky substrate of calcareous sandstones, This stone, which outcrops in different parts of the territory, has been used by the inhabitants of this place to build their buildings since ancient times.
For thousands of years, the highest hill has served to to bring the ashlars to light With these stones, houses, palaces, churches, and more have been built. This place is known as Cerro de las Canteras (Quarry Hill). The ochre color and porous texture of this stone have given color and character to Osuna from the time of the Turdetani until the mid-20th century.
The Las Canteras hunting reserve has been clear witness to tradition and customs of all time. As a final result, we have this curious space today. It currently has a collection of household items and tools used by stonemasons for the extraction and transport of stones.
The Las Canteras hunting reserve has remained as a witness to that tradition.
The gardens of the Coto las Canteras de Osuna
This unique historical space It has more than 4,000 m2 of gardens. There you'll find a variety of native species. It's an ideal venue for concerts, civil weddings, cultural events, outdoor receptions, and also serves as a support space for productions: mobile television units, auxiliary tents, dressing rooms, and mobile hotels.
On the facade and in the gardens themselves, you can find different sculptures and carvings of magnificent craftsmanship, which together with the majesty of the facade of El Coto, make this space an unparalleled place.
Events in Petra, Andalusia
Here in this unique space, artists of the caliber of José Mercé, Pasión Vega, Estrella Morente, Antonio Orozco, Antonio Carmona from “Ketama”, Mari from Chambao, José Manuel Soto, María Terremoto or the comedian Manu Sánchez in “Las noches en vela”.
For example, on Andalusia Day, one of the most important flamenco singers of our time performed, who is Marina Heredia and, at the piano, Dorantes, another great genius, presenting his show Essences, organized by the Osuna City Council.
Visit Petra in Andalusia
If after reading this article you've become curious about Discover this place and the beautiful town of Osuna, Ideally, you should do it on an organized guided tour. Whether in a group or as a couple, you'll enjoy it to the fullest.
Culturea Experience organizes cultural visits where the intricacies of the history and art of [the subject] are passionately and lovingly conveyed. Coto las Canteras as well as the ducal town of Osuna. We highly recommend it!
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