Baeza is a city and municipality located in the province of Jaén within the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is situated in the comarca of La Loma.
The city has a long history of naming transitions dating back to antiquity. In Roman times, it was known as Vivatia, followed by Biatia during the Visigothic period. From the 8th century onwards, the Moors referred to the settlement as Bayyasa before it eventually became known as Baeza.