Route of the Statues

Cid Hiaya statue
Grey marble sculpture honouring a key leader in Nasrid history, located near the Arab Baths, ideal for exploring the cultural heritage.
It is in the Barrio de Santiago, in the square that gives access to the Arab Baths, dedicated to the warlord Cid-Hiaya Al Nayar. Sculpture made by Francisco Mateos Sanchez from Bastetano in grey marble from Sierra Elvira. He was a Spanish-Arab aristocrat, politician and military man, cousin of Boabdil and brother-in-law of El Zagal, a key figure in the final fall of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada. He surrendered Baza to the Christians in 1489, taking the name of Pedro de Granada (the beginning of the powerful Moorish family of the Granada Venegas) and after the conquest of Granada (1492), he became Mayor of the city of Granada (1500) and Mayor of Baza.

Estatua El Atleta José Luis Martinez
Rotunda with fountain and gardens, ideal for photos and enjoying the local atmosphere.

Statue Homage to the Emigrant of Baza
A moving monument next to a historic 17th century convent, ideal for exploring architecture and sacred art in a setting full of history and emotion.


Cascamorras Fountain
A festival of tourist interest more than 500 years old, where a character tries to get to the convent clean, confronting the population who cover him with pa...

Estatua Abad Navarro
Historic fountain with statue celebrates 18th century scientific work in botany, zoology and geology in a culturally significant setting.

Cid Hiaya statue
Grey marble sculpture honouring a key leader in Nasrid history, located near the Arab Baths, ideal for exploring the cultural heritage.

Lady of Baza Statue
An Iberian sculpture in the historic centre, rich in enigma and symbolism, offers a unique cultural experience with its history of worship and mystery.
