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Santa Catalina
Sight / Castle
The Arab structure originally consisted of three complexes: the old fortress, Abrehuy and the new fortress. Today only the New Fortress remains. The castle impresses with the enormous size of the main tower (40 m high).
The Santa Catalina Castle is located in the northern Andalusian province of Jaén, not far from the town of the same name. It was built in the 13th century and offers a great view of the old town of Jaén and the adjacent, newer city districts. The castle was a former Arab fortress and plays a crucial role in the history of the Spanish Reconquista. Today it houses a Parador Nacional and offers unique panoramic views of the city of Jaén and the surrounding nature. The location of the castle allows the visitor unique panoramic views of the city of Jaén and the beautiful surrounding nature. The castle rises imposingly on the Santa Catalina hill and is a quiet gem of Andalusia.
ADDRESS
23004 Jaén
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Interesting places in the area
Restaurant Parador de Jaen
The Parador de Jaen restaurant is located in the Parador de Jaen, a historic hotel in Jaén, Spain. [ click for more information ]
Restaurant Parador
Parking at the Parador Jaen is usable January - December [ click for more information ]
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Palacio de Villardompardo
The Palacio de Villardompardo in Jaén, Spain, is a cultural center that houses various museums, including the Arab Books, the Museo Internacional Arte Naïf and the Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares. [ click for more information ]
Mercadona
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Cathedral
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Kathedrale Santa Iglesia
The cathedral, a Renaissance building whose facade was designed by Andres de Vandelvira in the 16C, is Jaen´s most important monument. [ click for more information ]
Supermarkt Mercadona
Supermarket Mercadona Jaén Calle Fuente del Alamillo [ click for more information ]
Von Jaén nach Puente Genil
One of the longest railway cycle paths on the former olive oil railway. [ click for more information ]
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Parking for Carretera la Guardia 1 23003 Jaén, for sightseeing [ click for more information ]
Area San Lucas
A parking lot close to the Autobahn, which can be accessed from both sides. [ click for more information ]