The Route of the Nasrids Are a Great Traditional Products Manufactured in These Towns Source of Wealth for Rural Andalusia
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folleto nazaríes exterior inglés:Folleto Califato 04/01/2011 12:44 Página 1 Route of the Nasrids THE LEGACY OF ANCIENT TIMES TRADITIONS This Route is dedicated to the here have been human settlements in this area FOLKLORE Nasrids, the protagonists of the right from the remotest times of man’s history, as is lamenco appears to be the product of a melting-pot important final chapter in the Tshown by the human remains found in the caves of of Arabic, Jewish, Christian and Gypsy culture, Reconquest of Spain, a splendid La Carigüela and Las Ventanas in Píñar, and the cave Fand it is therefore hardly surprising that it should paintings in the cave of La Graja in Jimena. The Iberian have set down such deep roots in this part of Andalusia. epilogue on the rich history of clans established settlements along almost all the route, Fandangos, coplas and saetas fill the air in such legendary Islam in the Iberian Peninsula. and an interesting selection of remains of this culture can places as Sacromonte in Granada, where flamenco guitar, The Route begins in the be seen at the Jaén Provincial Museum. The most singing and dance shows can be enjoyed in the magical important artefacts include the funeral chamber from La atmosphere of the gypsy caves and taverns. Folk culture mountain passes of Sierra Morena, through which the Guardia de Jaén, the sculptures of Porcuna and the also retains vestiges of the two sides of the Reconquest. Christians forced their way into al-Andalus, an event archaeological site at Cerro Miguelico, in Torredelcampo. In Jaén, for example, boleros and fandangos are just as which was to be a determining factor in the birth of Attracted by the wealth of minerals and the fertile soils, popular as the jota, a musical form more typically the Nasrid Kingdom. The first stage commences at the Carthaginians, and later the Romans also came to associated with Castille and Christian Spain. Local settle here, at the confluence of the Roman roads that folklore combines both religion and paganism with the site of the decisive battle at Las Navas de Tolosa, joined the provinces of Betica and Tarraconense. The firm pilgrimages (romerías) and spring festivals in which the near the pass of Despeñaperros, the crossroads tread of the Roman legions can still be felt in many towns streets are decked with floral crosses, both good examples between the flat meseta of La Mancha and the valley along the way, such as Baeza, Martos or Mengíbar. of the way different cultures and periods of history have been blended together. Europe of Council the of Route Cultural Major of the River Guadalquivir. EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL The difficult situation created by this defeat led to the HANDICRAFTS rise of a strong local leader, Alhamar, from the town he olive groves, “a shirt of a thousand stripes” he great diversity of handicrafts and other Nasrids of Arjona, who would later become the founder of the clothing the Route of the Nasrids are a great traditional products manufactured in these towns source of wealth for rural Andalusia. The and villages is a product of both their local Nasrid dynasty. After a series of long, skilful T T the of Route harvesting season in autumn and winter fills the fields environment and their manoeuvres he managed to set up his own state with with labourers, the “haughty olive-pickers” described in medieval past. Hunting for the capital in Granada. These events left a permanent the verses of the poet, Miguel Hernández. Olives dressed example is very popular in mark on the landscape and the villages of the Holy with oregano and other herbs, crushed or filled with the sierras of Jaén and peppers or anchovies, were a delicacy available to even Granada, and this means Kingdom of Jaén and all the area bordering the the poorest peasant, and today make a splendid aperitif that saddlery, leather- province of Granada. Visit first the fortified towns that adorns every table in Jaén. This province however is making and taxidermy are Jaen and Granada and Jaen w and villas on the slopes of Sierra Morena. Then enjoy internationally renowned for its exquisite extra virgin typical crafts in this area. In w olive oil, the jewel in the crown of the Mediterranean Deifontes, Huelma or Cambil the plants that grow along to Tolosa de Navas From w . the peace of the villages in the depths of the r diet. In the kitchen, in the best preserves or simply as a the banks of the rivers are made into wicker chairs and u t countryside of western Jaén. Later follow the trail dressing, its fine flavour is highly prized in all the world’s other goods, and esparto grass has been used since the a s l along the eastern ridges of the High Guadalquivir, best restaurants. Middle Ages to make baskets for olive-picking, and the e g mats on which the olives were pressed. The textile a through Baeza and Úbeda, before doubling back d industry in general has a long tradition, and home crafts andalusí legado El o around the contours of Sierra Mágina to enter the a such as crochet and lace, which in other places have n city of Jaén. From here, the last stage of our trip almost died out, are still very important in certain towns of Routes The d a l connects the head of the Guadalquivir Valley with the such as Baeza. There are a host of ceramic and pottery u s i workshops of which those in Andújar are particularly . fertile Vega of Granada, journey’s end. e well-known, with attractive, unusual pieces decorated in s blue on a white background. Metalwork is another ancient craft, with important centres in Úbeda, Baeza and Torredonjimeno, one of the few places in Spain where bronze bells are still made in a foundry that is now over Pavilion of al-Andalus and Science ROUTE AND DISTANCES ARCHITECTURE two hundred years old. Information Points he Route of the Nasrids snakes its way through the FIESTAS NAVAS DE TOLOSA LINARES GUADAHORTUNA provinces of Jaén and Granada along 240 km (150 he culmination of Spanish Muslim art under the The Nasrid Palaces were built partly during the reign of Ayuntamiento Oficina de Información Ayuntamiento Calle Alfonso VIII, 12 Turística Calle Real, 1 he Pavilion of al-Andalus and Science in the miles). Our journey begins in Las Navas de Tolosa Nasrids was characterized by an exquisite Baroque- Yusuf I (the Throne-room and the Patio de los Arrayanes) he lively, cheerful nature of most Andalusians Tel. 953 680 545 Paseo de Linarejos s/n Tel. 958 383 002 T Tel. 953 607 812 Macroscope building of the Science Park of and continues alongside N-IV until we reach Bailén. like style. Columns, ogival and lobed arches, and were completed during the reign of Muhammad V, combined with the particular course of their T LA CAROLINA PÍÑAR Granada offers the visitor a view of the Arabic Here the route divides into two branches which later inscriptions in elegant calligraphy, mocarabe stalactite who added private rooms for the Court. The Alhambra is history has produced countless fiestas in which Ayuntamiento BAEZA Centro de Recepción de la T T Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1 Oficina de Turismo Junta de Cueva de las Ventanas scientific legacy and the different contributions made by meet up in Jaén, and enable the visitor to discover ceilings, wood-carved ceilings, lattice-work and tiles are all considered the best conserved medieval Muslim palace. pagan and religious traditions have become inextricably Tel. 953 660 034 Andalucía Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 7 Andalusian civilization. Its exhibits offer an insight into Mengibar, the area around Andújar and finally, to typical features of its elaborate ornamentation. The most Particularly noteworthy are its baths, the Patio de los Leones, entwined. Livestock fairs and festive pilgrimages Plaza del Pópulo s/n Tel. 958 394 725 BAÑOS DE LA ENCINA Tel. 953 779 982 the period of al-Andalus, the Arabic-Muslim scientific explore countless rural back roads in search of towns of emblematic examples are to be found at the Alhambra in the Sala de los Abencerrajes, the Sala de las Dos Hermanas and (romerías) are very popular in the spring, when the Oficina Municipal de Turismo IZNALLOZ legacy and its contributions to the world of science, and greater renown: Linares, Baeza and Úbeda. For Granada. Built on a hill made of reddish earth, it was the Sala de los Reyes. The courtyards and the gardens of El countryside is full of colour and the sun is an almost Callejón del Castillo, 1 ÚBEDA Ayuntamiento Tel. 953 613 229 Oficina de Turismo Junta de Plaza de la Constitución, 7 its subsequent development. The museum resources used centuries this path was one of the main routes between originally called al-Hamra, «the red castle». Partal and the Generalife capture the very essence of the constant companion. Of course if the odd shower should Andalucía Tel. 958 384 051 in the different permanent and temporary exhibition the River Guadalquivir and Granada. From here four Its origins date back to the fortress or alcazaba built by Muslim garden. Their incomparable beauty is framed by happen to fall, the pilgrims are quite happy to shelter BAILÉN Palacio Marqués de Contadero Centro de Interpretación Baja del Marqués, 4 DEIFONTES spaces are spread over two floors that house the different regional roads gradually descend over almost 100 km (62 Alhamar, also known as Muhammad I, the founder of the the spectacular backdrop of the peaks of Sierra Nevada.