Spain And Its Beautiful Jaen
Jaen is one of the most beautiful cities in Andalusia and by far the largest one that the province has. It is a place that can be described as uneventful, so the perfect one for a relaxed holiday in the typical Spanish atmosphere. You will fall in love with the Moorish traces that are spread all over the city, with the ruins of the old castle and with the largest Moorish baths that managed to survived on Spain’s territory.
Visiting JaenJaen is one of the most beautiful cities in Andalusia and by far the largest one that the province has. It is a place that can be described as uneventful,
so the perfect one for a relaxed holiday in the typical Spanish atmosphere. You will fall in love with the Moorish traces that are spread all over the city, with the ruins of the old castle and with the largest Moorish baths that managed to survived on Spain’s territory. You will also love the fact that it is almost impossible to get lost in Jaen, as the city is centered on the amazing La Constitucion Square and the two wonderful main arterial streets: Avenida de Madrid and the exotic Paseo de Estacion. Jaen’s main attractionsJaen is one of those cities where sightseeing is an important activity, as it has a series of buildings and monuments which are representative for different architectural styles or which tell stories of its past. One of the most important monuments is the Cathedral, dating back to the 17th century and displaying a beautiful Renaissance style. You will find it to the west of the charming main plaza and you can visit it from 8.10 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm for free. To the north of the main plaza you have the Santo Domingo and San Andres Churches and after you visit them, you have to see the Moorish Hammam that patiently waits for its visitors at the Moorish baths. These baths are some of the finest that were ever built on the territory of Spain; they were originally part of the amazing Moorish palace built in the 11th century, but they are now located within the Villardompardo Palace, built on the ruins of the old one. The Provincial Museum should also be one of your stops, as it hosts spectacular archeological collections, as well as Iberian sculptures dating back to the 5th century BC. Useful informationCalle Maestra 13 is the address where you will find the tourism office; don’t hesitate to take advantage of its services, because you will find out everything you have to know about ferienhaus spanien accommodation, eating, drinking, and having fun. For example, Hostel Martin is a cheap, but great option for those who have a limited holiday budget; another good accommodation option is the Hostel La Espanola. Enjoy Jaen!
