Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza is one of the flagship heritage and landscape landmarks of Baza, located in the Altiplano de Granada region of the province of Granada. Descubierta el 22 de julio de 1971 en la cámara subterránea del túmulo 155 de la necrópolis de Cerro Santuario, la Dama de Baza (siglo IV a.C.) es la obra cumbre de la escultura íbera polícroma; hoy se puede visitar su tumba original musealizada en el conjunto arqueológico de Basti junto al vanguardista Centro de Interpretación CIYA y el Museo Arqueológico Municipal en la Alhóndiga del siglo XVI.
| Visitor Parameter | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality & Region | Baza · Altiplano de Granada (Granada) |
| Heritage Category | Conjunto Arqueológico de Basti (S. VII a.C. – S. IV d.C., BIC) |
| Key Highlights | Cámara funeraria de la Dama de Baza (túmulo 155) + Centro CIYA y Museo Municipal |
| Opening Hours & Access | Museo Arqueológico en Plaza Mayor y Centro CIYA en Cerro Cepero |
| Location | Carretera de Benamaurel (Cerro Cepero / Cerro Santuario) y Plaza Mayor, 18800 Baza |
1. What to see at Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza & step-by-step visit
Visiting Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza offers an authentic immersion into the architecture, nature and cultural identity of Baza. Be sure to explore the 4 real views in the interactive photo gallery above and connect your walk with the surrounding landmarks of Altiplano de Granada.
2. Practical information, opening hours & best time to visit
- Opening Hours & Access: Museo Arqueológico en Plaza Mayor y Centro CIYA en Cerro Cepero.
- Location: Carretera de Benamaurel (Cerro Cepero / Cerro Santuario) y Plaza Mayor, 18800 Baza (Baza).
3. Frequently Asked Questions about Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza
How long does it take to visit Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza?
Allow between 45 and 90 minutes to explore Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza at a relaxed pace, enjoy the viewpoints and continue your itinerary through Baza.
Where is Ibero-Roman City of Basti (CIYA) & Lady of Baza located in Baza?
It is located at Carretera de Benamaurel (Cerro Cepero / Cerro Santuario) y Plaza Mayor, 18800 Baza in Baza (Altiplano de Granada, Granada), with easy pedestrian access from the town center.
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Official sources for further information
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Competent municipal administration: official notices, local heritage, registered walking paths, and patron festivals.
UNESCO Geopark governing body: geoconservation of badlands, Quaternary fossil landscapes, and cave-dwelling heritage.
Official regional public tourism board: hiking paths, cultural itineraries, and certified tourist office network.
Provincial government: municipal technical assistance, historic heritage conservation, and rural sustainability.
