Osuna’s unique character permeates every corner of this popular town in the Seville countryside. Its heritage is remarkable, which is why the town’s historic center was designated a Historic-Artistic Site back in 1967. More than half a century later, UNESCO has recognized a street in Osuna as the most beautiful in Spain andthe second most beautiful in Europe.
Palatial mansions and a wealth of architectural gems, Baroque buildings, sacred art, and the cultural roots of various peoples have transformed this region into an unbeatable destination.
San Pedro Street: more palaces per square meter than anywhere else in the world
Seville enjoys a well-deserved and respected reputation, and yet it has not been able to include a little street like this among its charms. Osuna preserves the course of history splendidly and hides this amazing corner: San Pedro Street.
It’s often said that Rome is a sort of open-air museum, and this street—beyond its charm—lives up to that same premise. The palaces, which abound in great numbers, are its undisputed stars.
In fact, this area boasts the highest concentration of mansions and stately buildings per square meter in the entire world. A parade of architectural styles that encapsulates Osuna’s history and speaks volumes about its wealth.
Note: AD magazine also ranks these other three Andalusian streets among the most beautiful in the world.
Osuna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a destination straight out of a movie
Beyond this area, Osuna boasts other gems of undeniable beauty and value: its imposing quarries and a cultural trio of the highest caliber. These are the Convent of La Encarnación, the University of La Purísima Concepción, and the Collegiate Church.
Added to these is the town’s bullring, which served as the setting for one of the most popular TV series of recent times: Game of Thrones.
“San Pedro Street is so photogenic that it has attracted the interest of prominent film directors, serving as the set for such renowned productions as *Carmen* by Vicente Aranda and *Engaños* by Álvaro Begines.”
“Even Italian director Franco Zeffirelli chose it, for its elegance and historical significance, as the setting for his film about the life of Greek soprano Maria Callas,” notes Turismo Sevilla.
El Coto de las Canteras: the “Petra of Andalusia,” where you can watch the perfect sunset
Visitors to San Pedro Street often find themselves captivated by the Baroque splendor of its facades, but the true crowning touch to a getaway in Osuna is located just a five-minute drive from the historic center.
We’re talking about El Coto de las Canteras, popularly known as “the Petra of Andalusia.”
This breathtaking space carved from Rodena stone is striking not only for its monumental reliefs and impressive underground halls; as evening falls, the golden sunlight on the sandstone offers one of the most photogenic sunsets in the province.
The natural acoustics of the old quarry are so spectacular that its galleries regularly host intimate concerts and cultural events, offering refuge from the high temperatures of the Sevillian summer.
