De Villanueva de Andújar a Villanueva de la Reina Historical milestone · Villanueva de la Reina, Campiña de Jaén, Jaén Image of Villanueva de la Reina, not of the place itself. Conquered by Alfonso X in the 13th century under the name Villanueva de Andújar, it was declared a free villa by Charles IV on 14 February 1790 and took its current name in 1862 in memory of a visit by Queen Isabella II. 14 de febrero de 1790 / 1862 Photo: Kordas (CC BY-SA 4.0) What to see and do in Villanueva de la Reina