Description
The licensed surgeon Ambrosio de Villarreal belonged to a family from Ubeta, cradle of great and famous doctors.This character takes on great importance in the San Juan itinerary because he was the one who assisted San Juan de la Cruz when he became ill and arrived at the Carmelite convent of Ubeta, certifying his death. The surgeon's house was located on Las Parras Street, which mixes houses with white facades with the splendid palace architecture of the 16th century, so the street is full of historical landmarks that are of great interest to the visitor, making a leisurely visit advisable. Among its palatial architecture, the Casa de la Inquisición (still existing), the Episcopal or Corona Prison and the Hospital de Santa Marina stand out, as well as the largest architectural example on the street, the Palacio de los Porceles, a Mannerist work from the 16th century.
