¿Que ver en Jaén?
Jaén is a Spanish city and municipality in the autonomous community of Andalusia, capital of the homonymous province. It bears the title of "Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Jaén, Guard and Defense of the Kingdoms of Castile" and is known as the "capital of the Holy Kingdom. It rises at the foot of the Santa Catalina hill, with steep streets and steep slopes that define its urbanism, widening towards the flatter and wider areas of the new neighborhoods and boulevards. In its surroundings abound fertile farmland, and extensive olive groves that cover much of its term. Among its historical-artistic heritage is the cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, the castle with its three fortresses, the Arab Baths and the emblematic Monument to the Battles, located in the central Plaza de las Batallas, which commemorates the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa and the battle of Bailén, both in the province of Jaén.
Catedral de Jaén
The current cathedral was conceived in the 16th century to replace the previous Gothic temple of the 15th century. The construction lasted for several centuries, despite which the original idea was maintained. The chapter house and the sacristy stand out, which are the masterpiece of Andrés de Vandelvira, and one of the most important works of the Spanish Renaissance. In 2008, the procedure began for the cathedral of Jaén to be declared a World Heritage Site, considering that it served as a model for the construction of other cathedrals in Spain and America.
Castillo de Santa Catalina
The castle of Santa Catalina is an old defensive construction of Christian-medieval finish, which crowns the hill of the same name, in a foothill of the Sierra de Jabalcuz at 820 m altitude, from which you can see the entire city of Jaén, the olive groves and the surrounding mountains of the area. The entire southern perimeter lacks towers, as it is built on a vertical escarpment. There is in this cloth, a poterna and a saledizo, which houses a latrine. On the other hand, in its northern perimeter there are three towers, two of them albarranas and a third, next to the access door. Finally, there is a fifth tower, pentagonal, at the eastern end of the enclosure. The parade ground is large, and in it there are remains of various constructions, including two cisterns and a bastion.
Baños Árabes
The Arab Baths of the city of Jaén, known as the Child's Bath (in Arabic, Hamman al-Walad) are located in the basements of the Villardompardo Palace. They have an extension of 450 m², which makes them probably the largest in Spain, and are visited by more than 55,000 people a year.
Museo íbero
It houses the largest collection of Iberian art in the world, including several existing collections in the Museum of Jaén and other funds, and those that provide the new archaeological findings, with the intention of becoming an international reference.
Las Tascas de Jaén
When it's time to eat or have a beer, Jaén's tapas take center stage, surprising travelers from outside the province. But not only that, today we talk about one of the most charming corners, the taverns of Jaén. An essential visit when you come to the city. The taverns of Jaén are traditional bars, small, with a large influx of public, so having some tapas at one of the tables will be possible if you go well in advance or you are lucky, although also, the bar or barrels, can be a good option. On the other hand, some of them have lounges to taste their cuisine around the table.