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The capital of the province, with just 116,560
inhabitants (2009), can today be characterized as a quiet regional town. It is located on the main route which
connects Madrid with Granada and the coast. Surrounded by
pine woods and extented olive groves, it is an outstanding
place with beautiful Renaissance buildings, fascinating
churches, well preserved Arab baths and an old quarter of
the town, full of charm.
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Cathedral – this, the most beautiful Renaissance church in Andalusia, was
constructed during the 16th and 17th centuries. Precious
façade (front) between two mighty towers and a spacious
interior.
Church of San Ildefonso – second biggest
temple with three doorways from three different epochs.
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Arab Baths inside the Villardompardo Palace – noble building from
the 16th century with the best preserved Arab baths of all
Andalusia.
Inside the palace: Naïve Art Museum and the Folkloric
Art and Customs Museum.
Church of San Andrés – influenced by the
Mudéjar style with a remarkable chapel ("Capilla Púrisima
Inmaculada"). Located close to the Arab Baths.
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Real Monasterio de Santo Domingo – constructed during the 14th century, this
convent possesses a fine Renaissance front.
Church of La Magdalena – Gothic temple,
built above the ruins of an ancient mosque with a charming
"patio" (courtyard). Right beside is located the
Monasterio de Santa Úrsula – from the
16th century.
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Museum of Jaen Province – contains an important collection of Iberian art from
the pre-Roman period.
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Sierra de
Mágina Natural Park –35 kms/22 miles east from the province capital.
La Guardia de Jaén –small village 10 kms/6 miles southeast of Jaén. Splendid views from
the tower of an Arab fortress.
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Tourist information
Arquitecto Bergés, 1
Maestra, 18
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Traffic connections
International airport in Granada (100 km)
Trains (RENFE) to Córdoba
Motorways to Granada, Madrid; National roads to Córdoba,
Málaga, Baeza/Úbeda
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Accommodation
Aprox. 15
hotels and hostels of different categories and prices.
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Tapas
bars
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Restaurants
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Leisure
Various kind of events take place at the Auditorio
Municipal de la Alamenda,
theatre events (a. o.): Teatro Darymedia
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Shopping
Shopping zone all around the Plaza de la Constitución,
along the main avenue Paseo de la Estación and
between the streets Virgen de la Capilla, San Clemente
and Plaza de los Jardinillos
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