Lebrija, birth city of Antonio de Nebrija

Lebrija is one of the most outstanding enclaves of Bajo Guadalquivir. A city among the mudflats, vineyards, and potteries that stood out on the border with the province of Cádiz. Its Roman and Medieval history has made its mark throughout its artistic heritage.

Let's begin the journey in one of the enclaves of the city, where some of the walls of the town's former castle still exist. In this same location stands the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Castillo.

Only several fragments of the exterior wall now remain. This wall was primarily constructed to defend the castle. During the 15th century, the city grew considerably as a rural and coastal area.

This hermitage is one of the main examples of Moorish architecture in Lebrija. It was constructed as a Christian project within the castle's main square around the end of the 14th century. In contrast to the rest of the enclosure, the temple did not undergo huge changes.

Going down the castle hill, we come across the Plaza de España with the sculpture of Antonio de Nebrija. This was inaugurated in 1946 to mark 500 years since his birth.

Constructed in the mid 13th century and later extended in the 15th century, this is a church with three naves built to underline the importance of Christianity over the Islamic world. The exterior tower was constructed in the 18th century, inspired by the Giralda in Seville.

The Casa de la Cultura of the Ayuntamiento of Lebrija is the home of the Culture Department. It houses the Municipal School of Music and Dance and the municipal painting workshop. At the entrance, we can see a mosaic with a portrait of the Humanist, which welcomes you into the center.

On the street that bears his name, we find a plaque marking the potential place where Nebrija was born in 1444. Some writings describe "the site of the Casas del Maestro" where Calle de Mesones once was, which is now Calle Antonio de Nebrija.