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Things To Do in Jaen
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Jaen Attractions
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Castillo de Santa Catalina
On a rocky crag 5km (3 miles) from the center of Jaén, this restored castle dominates the city. Today it is the site of the Parador de Jaén, reason enough for many visitors to stop over here. Originally the Moors constructed the fortress, although it is said that Hannibal's men built… - Religious Site
Catedral de Santa María
The formality and grandeur of Jaén's cathedral bears witness to the city's past importance. Begun in 1555 on the site of a former mosque and completed in 1802, it's a honey-colored blend of Gothic, baroque, and Renaissance styles, with an emphasis on the latter. The original… - Religious Site
Iglesia de la Magdalena
Of the many churches worth visiting in Jaén, La Magdalena is the oldest and most interesting. This Gothic church was once an Arab mosque. The minaret of the former mosque is now the bell tower of the church. If you wander to the back of the church, you can see a courtyard that was…
Jaen Nightlife
For a night of Andalusian flamenco, head uphill from the cathedral to Peña Flamenca Jaén, Calle Maestra 11 (tel. 95-323-17-10). Many rising flamenco artists strut their stuff here before they move on to larger venues. Order the local drink -- manzanillo, the province's specialty apple liqueur. Artists perform on a wood stage that's overly adorned with regional artifacts, and there's a wooden bar.
