Lucena can be explored through its many points of interest: a palace housing the municipal tourist information office, a medieval Jewish cemetery, historic churches and a cycling route that passes through the town. During your stay, you can choose to focus on cultural history or activities along the Vía Verde del Aceite. Natural areas within the municipality are also part of Lucena’s appeal.

Cultural History and Architecture in Lucena

The Palacio de los Condes de Santa Ana houses the municipal tourist information office and the town interpretation centre. The palace is also considered one of the finest examples of 18th-century civil architecture in Lucena. The Mora-Saavedra family sponsored its construction between 1730 and 1750. Architectural details include two courtyards, one of them with an arcaded walkway, and a staircase topped by a vault. Here, architectural history and visitor information come together in one place.

The Necrópolis Judía tells another chapter of the town’s history. This medieval Andalusian cemetery was discovered in 2006 during the construction of a bypass and contained around 346 graves. The human remains date approximately from between 1000 and 1050 and offer insight into the way of life and burial customs of the Jewish community of that era. There is one clear restriction on visits: the Necrópolis can only be visited as part of pre-arranged guided tours. Be sure to confirm in advance whether a visit is possible.

The Casa de los Mora also brings together architectural and cultural history. It is located in a former Dominican convent founded by the Bishop of Córdoba in 1575. The Casa houses the permanent exhibitions “Nuestra Escuela” and “El Bronce en Lucena.” “Nuestra Escuela” occupies two rooms and shows what schools were like in the 20th century. The building’s subject matter therefore spans the history of the former convent as well as exhibitions about schools and bronze in Lucena.

The Church of San Mateo is a Gothic-Renaissance building dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Its Baroque tabernacle is considered one of the finest in Andalusia. If you would like to look beyond individual buildings and explore the town’s historic heritage, you can also follow the cultural route “Lucena al paso: de agrociudad a ciudad media.” It traces the development of the historic town through its diverse cultural heritage.

Cycling Route and Other Connections

The Vía Verde del Aceite passes through Lucena. Near the former railway station, a functioning bicycle shelter, repair facilities, electric charging points and bicycle-washing facilities were available on April 22, 2026. Check the current status of these facilities before setting off on a cycling trip. The Vía Verde is a distinct focus alongside the historic sites: it adds an active dimension to your travel plans without requiring a specific sightseeing itinerary.

The Camino Mozárabe enters the municipality of Lucena from Benamejí along public paths beside the Anzur River. Near the town centre, it joins the Vía Verde and continues along it to Cabra. This connection is more than simply the fact that the Vía Verde passes through Lucena: the Camino Mozárabe is a route that enters the municipality from the direction of Benamejí and then continues along the Vía Verde.

The visitor status of the Cueva del Ángel is time-sensitive: on March 27, 2026, the cave was closed to in-person visits, while a virtual 3D tour allowed visitors to explore it digitally. If you are planning to visit the cave, check in advance whether its access status has changed. This distinguishes the digital tour available at the time from an in-person visit.

Natural Areas and Local Products

Lucena’s attractions are not limited to architecture and archaeology. The Reserva Natural de la Laguna Amarga and the Paraje Natural del Embalse de Malpasillo are located within the municipality. Together with the cultural sites and the Vía Verde that passes through Lucena, they offer a range of themes to consider when planning your trip: history and architecture, cycling or natural areas.

On July 3, 2026, the tourist information office shop in the Castillo del Moral stocked local ceramics and handicrafts, as well as olive oils with the Denominación de Origen Lucena designation of origin. If you would like to visit for a particular product, ask about the current selection before you go.

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