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Stone castle and fortifications in the town of Baena, or Bayyana (Muslim name). Historical sources relate it to the muladí rebellion of Umar ibn Hafsun, in the second half of the 9th century.

Halfway between Córdoba, Granada and Jaén, Baena watches over the olive groves of the countryside from a hill. Its urban structure is clearly differentiated into two halves divided by the N-432 that crosses it. One of these halves, the oldest, preserves the sinuous Arab layout with narrow houses and steep streets.

The town of Baena lives on olives. Its entire economy is largely based on the exploitation of the olive tree and its juicy elixir. There is a very interesting olive museum to visit. The "Museo del olivar y el Aceite" opened in 2003. It is installed in an old mill. On two floors, we discuss the history and different uses of the olive, and even its stone which serves as energy fuel. Note that in November, the museum organizes olive and oil days with exhibitions, a series of conferences, competitions and gastronomic tours.