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lina112 Says: The construction of this late gothic (isabelline) building initiated at the begining of the 16th century. The church has a square floor plan, with four naves beneath a cross baulted ceiling. The mid-16th century tower, with its octogonal top, was originally a Arab minaret....
lina112 Says: Santa Catalina castle stands on a high cliff 820 meters high overlooking, and which follows, the city of Jaén. This fortress was originally an Arab fortress built during the reign of King Alhamar. After the final conquest of San Fernando, in 1246, the citadel was built on a...
lina112 Says: Villardompardo Palace was built in the sixteenth century by Fernando Torres y Portugal, first count of Villardompardo and Viceroy of Peru, has a Renaissance style. In the late eighteenth century, the building was acquired by the Board of the Royal Orphanage, installed in the...
lina112 Says: They are located in the basement of the Palacio de Villardompardo. They have an area of 450 square meters, making them probably the largest in Spain. They were built in the eleventh century, in 1002, building on the remains of a Roman bath house or porch. Possible reforms in...
lina112 Says: The Magena lizard legend (or Lagarto de la Magdalena o lagarto de Jaen) is the most famous of Jaén capital. The influence of this legend is such that the lizard has grown into one of the symbols of the city, being present in the architecture (in the neighborhood of the...
lina112 Says: The Cathedral is located in Santa María Square, opposite the Town Hall and the Episcopal Palace. The construction of the cathedral began in 1249 on the ruins of an ancient mosque. It was damaged and rebuilt on numerous occasions during the following two centuries until the...
Aitana Says: This palace was built at the end of the 16th century by the viceroy of Peru, don Fernando de Torres. In 1931 it was declared historical-artistic monument.Today it houses two museums: Popular Arts and Customs and Naïf Art.The Arab Baths of Jaen are under the basement of the...
Aitana Says: The Cathedral was built in the 16th century in Renaissance style.The main façade dates back to the 17th century. There are statues of saints: Fathers of the Church, Saints Peter and Paul, the Evangelists… From the balconies the Holy Face is annually exhibited. The façade is...
fegavaga Says: If you have visited the Museo Arqueológico in Madrid , you perhaps remember the two "Dama de Elche" and "Dama de Baza". Two Iberian sculptures of a remarkably high standard. Here in this museum you can find soldiers, hunters and beasts made by that misterious culture.
elucas Says: As you can see the Cathedral on Plaza Santa Maria totally dominates the old part of the city. The cathedral was begun in 1548 by the famous architect Andres de Vandelvira, whose work can be seen in Ubeda and Baeza. The baroque facade is from a later date, it was begun in...
elucas Says: This monumental cross towers over the city of Jaen, which lies beneath you in the valley.The legend is that King Ferdinand of Castille himself drove this cross into the ground on this spot to symbolize the Christian conquest of Jaen in 1246.It may well have been several of...
Views over Jaen from the castle
elucas Says: The whole city of Jaen is "spread beneath your feet" - or so it seems. If you look closely at these pictures you can see more detail. The great cathedral towers above the rooftops, in the foreground lies the old Moorish city, while running into the distance are the ever...
lina112 Says: A great place to have a beer, tapas, and good food. The dinning room in the basement, is like a cave, decorated in Andalusian style. The dining room is passed through the cross bar and down some stairs. The food is very rich and it's cheap.Un excelente lugar para picar algo,...
Best churros in Jaen: Cafetería Colón
lina112 Says: A large cafeteria for so many years in this city. Known worldwide for being the first cafeteria to serve churros in Jaén. Prices are a bit high but it worth it, is a good place to have a good breakfast, lunch and chocolates con churros.Una gran cafeteria que lleva muchos...
spanishguy Says: There are trains arriving from Barcelona, Madrid, Córdoba and Sevilla, among other Spanish cities. Check the Renfe website for schedules. Hay trenes desde Barcelona, Madrid, Córdoba y Sevilla, entre otras ciudades españolas. Consulta el horario en la web de Renfe.
alucas Says: We were a little late in arriving in Jaen - it was almost noon when we drove into the city. The traffic was very heavy and there were road-works holding up the traffic. We didn't have a map of the city (MOST unusual for me) and so headed towards the centre, hoping to spot a...
elucas Says: If you would like to see a towering Moorish fortress - then look no further. The town of Banos lies about 28 miles north of Jaen and is dominated by the castle. It was constructed in 967/8 on the orders of the Caliph of Cordoba to protect his kingdom from Christian invaders...
Monument of the Battles - Las Batallas
spanishguy Says: This sculpture recalls the battles of Navas de Tolosa (1212: begginig of the Reconquest in Andalusia) and Bail?n (1808: independence war against the French occupation). Both events were crucial for the Spanish history. It's placed in the modern area. Esta escultura rememora...
Be prepared for some steep slopes
spanishguy Says: Jaen is located in the skirts of a mountain, so you need to walk up and down hill frecuently. My piece of advice: wear comfortable shoes! Jaén se encuentra en la falda de una montaña, por lo que es preciso ir cuesta arriba y cuesta abajo frecuentemente. Mi consejo: ¡usad...
Jaen is all a beautiful olive field
manuelEB Says: The red land of Jaen, origin of the finest olives, offers a beautiful lanscape at sunset. My dumb camera could not record the marvelous colours that Jaen gave me as present when I drive south from Madrid in my quest for "La Alhambra". Some day I will be back and perhaps the...
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The parador sits on the crest of the Santa Catalina Hill and forms part of the Moorish castle. The structure of the Parador is over a half a mile long, on top...
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Jaén, cathedral among olive trees
Jaén is an inland city, capital of the Province of Jaén and gate of Andalusia. Maybe, the whole city could be considered off the beaten path, but it's one of the thing I like of it. Its narrows and...
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There has been a castle or settlement here since Roman times. The mountainous ridge overlooking Jaen and the land beyond is a perfect situation for a commanding view - you will always see the enemy......
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Jaen - castles, churches and olive groves
I moved all my previous info from this page to my Banos page, in preparation for a full re-write. Apologies to those of you who have temporarily lost your "top five" - it won't be for long, I'm sure !...
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Andaluces de Jaén, aceituneros altivos, decidme en el alma: ¿quién, quién levantó los olivos? No lo levantó la nada, ni el dinero, ni el señor, sino la tierra callada, el trabajo y el sudor. Unidos...
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Eclipsed by Ubeda and Baeza, Jaén, the capital of the province with the same name, is also a beautiful city that must be visited. Apart from the awesome cathedral, there are some other churches and...
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