Jaén, the capital of Paradise
History, culture, leisure, shows, monuments, shopping, restaurants and all the services of a large city in a quiet, hospitable and unmassified environment.
You're gonna be surprised in the city of Jaén
Its historical and cultural heritage is incredible and sure to discover how history and its people are connected through its memory. Traditionally, Jaén has been a place of passage and border, as their lands inhabited different millennial cultures, and even where Muslims, Christians and Jews came to live in harmony for centuries. But Jaén's history is anchored in time and has a past that dates back to prehistoric times, with the origin of an economy rooted in the earth that has left its influence with the common cultural and economic denominator around the olive, the greatest wealth of this land and that makes Jaén the World Olive Oil Capital.
Among the cultural jewels with which Jaén has, we highlight the cathedral, a key piece of the Spanish Renaissance. Also the Arab baths, the largest and most important in Europe, and the Provincial Museum, which cherishes archaeological remains among which the history of the Iberian people stands out. The castle of Santa Catalina, a privileged viewpoint from where you can enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the olive landscape. From the hill of Saint Catherine you can observe the rise of towers and bell tower of churches and medieval convents, and a historic centre with unforgettable corners.
A visit to the city is a walk through history and the different cultures and forms of life that have settled on this earth.
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