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Osuna is within easy reach of several major airports.
Malaga,
Seville,
Granada,
Jerez. (1 – 2
hours)
Rail link from Malaga,
Seville,
Granada.
Bus
links
Hospital
Local schools
Golf courses within
easy reach
Close to A92 Motorway for easy
access.
A Brief History:
The
history of Osuna goes back about three thousand years, when the Iberos
found the city of Urso, named after the great abundance of bears in the
area .The Romans had a legion based here and Osuna was a place of great
culture and splendor.Pompey made
his last unsuccessful stand against Caesar in Osuna, the city fell into his
rival's hands, and Caesar gave it the status of a colony (Colonia Genetiva
Iulia), the importance of which is suggested by the laws found in the "Osuna
Bronzes".several objects remain from this period, such as the
"Bull of Osuna" 
and
the "Reliefs of Osuna"
In
the Muslim period it is known as Oxona being conquered in 1239 by
the Castilian armies of Fernando III Santo. In 1264 it is granted to
the order of Calatrava by King Alfonso X and then becomes Encomienda de
Osuna.
Because of its strategic position, it becomes a crucial point for the defense of the border line with
the nazarí kingdom of Granada. In the 1
5th century, the calatravos horsemen yield the
city of Osuna to D. Pedro Téllez de Girón, whose descendants receive the title
of Dukes of Osuna during the reign of Felipe II.
In 1460, while the Master of the Order was Pedro Giron, the town was traded
fro Fuenteovejuna and Belmez, as a result of which it became the seat of the
Counts of Ureña. In 1562 the 5th Count of Ureña was made 1st Duke of Osuna, and
from then on Osuna became the Andalusian capital of the domains of the Tellez
Giron family, who were the founders of the Collegiate Church and the University
in the 16th century.
The religious Giron family made Osuna what it is today with the many convents,churches,palaces
and grand houses, looked over from high on the hill top by the
Collegiate Church, the University and the remains of the ducal palace.
PROVINCE: Sevilla
DISTANCE FROM SEVILLE :
86 kilometers
ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL : 326 metres
AREA :
592 km2
N° OF INHABITANTS: 17.594
POSTCODE: 41640
TOURIST OFFICE:
954815732
SCHOOLS : 7 primary schools , 4 secondary schools
SPORT
The
sports centre in Osuna houses the public swimming pool and the
opportunity to partake in various activities eg. football, basketball,
tennis etc
GOLF: The nearest golf course is at Antequera ( about 40 minutes drive)
BUT there is a golf course being constructed as we speak on the outskirts of Osuna
BULLFIGHTING: Osuna
has its own bull ring where bullfighting takes place at least twice a
year. At other times the bullring is used as an arena for concerts and
exhibitions etc.
FOOTBALL: The 2 'local' league teams are Sevilla & Betis
Sevilla Fútbol Club plays in the
top-flight Spanish La Liga championship. The club
was established on October 14, 1905, making it the oldest football
club from Seville, and the second oldest
from Andalusia. The club is the
reigning holder of three major trophies: the UEFA Cup, the Copa del
Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. their home stadium is Ramón
Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville.
Real Betis Balompié was founded
in 1907. The team
currently plays in La Liga. Its home stadium is the
52,700-seat Estadio Manuel
Ruiz de Lopera in Seville and its home colours are green and white. (Come on Betis!)
FISHING: carp fishing in the “Pantano
del Río Corbones” other fishing spots further afield and
Sea fishing on the Costa del Sol.
Also
available in the surrounding areas you will find HORSE RIDING,
SKIING (Sierra Nevadas), CLIMBING and various other outdoor persuits.
FESTIVALS:
Spain is renowned as the land of festival and fiesta, Osuna lives up to this reputatio
n in every way!
early May is the FERIA....the biggest Knees up you ever see!
4 days of none stop party and flamenco....makes me tired just thinking of it!
SEMANA SANTA or Easter Week is another fantastic sight to see.
One week of prossesions depicting the Easter story and the stations of the cross.....
These are just 2 of the many festivals happening in our region
If
you see yourself living in this very special part of the world give me
a call and I will see if I can help you find your 'casa in the sun'
jane@janesevilla.com
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