Lucena
Major Jewish centre from the 9th to the 12th centuries, Lucena in Córdoba province is known historically as the "Pearl of Sefarad" — a name rooted in its once Jewish-majority population. The town holds a concentration of historic churches in its centre and carries a strong Marian devotion, with its patron, María Santísima de Araceli, named Perpetual Mayor in 1955. Several UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
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- Population42,248
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
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Lucena: quick answers
Where is Lucena?
Lucena is in Córdoba, Spain, about 59 km37 miles in a straight line from the city of Córdoba.
How do you get to Lucena?
The nearest airport is Córdoba (ODB), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Antequera Alta Velocidad, about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lucena?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is December, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lucena?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 1 restaurant, 3 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Lucena?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Antequera, Priego de Córdoba and Alcalá la Real. Lucena is listed among the day trips from Málaga and day trips from Granada.