Andújar, Municipality in Jaén Province, Spain
Andújar sits along the right bank of the Guadalquivir River in Jaén Province, shaped by contrasting landscapes on either side. The Sierra de Andújar Natural Park rises to the north with its rocky terrain, while farmland spreads across the southern plains.
Human settlement in this area stretches back to the Paleolithic period, evidenced by ancient stone tools and artifacts found in the region. The Iberian Oretani people later established Isturgi here, a major settlement that endured through successive periods of Roman and later rule.
The veneration of the Virgen de la Cabeza has shaped the town's spiritual identity for centuries, drawing pilgrims from across the region. This devotion remains woven into the daily rhythms and celebrations of the local community.
The local information office is located at Torre del Reloj on Plaza de Santa María, where staff can answer questions about the area. Visitors can stop by to get recommendations for exploring both the town center and the surrounding countryside.
The area earned renown for crafting alcarrazas, simple clay water vessels that kept drinking water naturally cool during hot months. These handmade pots represent an ancient craft tradition that served practical needs in the warm Spanish climate.
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Basilica and Royal Shrine of Our Lady of Cabeza
15.7 km
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park
28 km
Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro
26.3 km
Fábrica de uranio de Andújar
1.8 km
Puente Romano
1.2 km
Jándula Reservoir
25.5 km
Embalse del Encinarejo
14.9 km
Embalse del Yeguas
17.6 km
Town hall of Andújar
424 m
Castillo de Espelúy
16.6 kmCastillo de la Aragonesa
18 kmCastillo de Arjonilla
8.7 km
Iglesia de Santa Marina
505 m
Salto del Jándula
21.7 km
Centro Histórico de Andújar
217 mAntigua Casa Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús
628 m
Convento de la Inmaculada Concepción
208 m
Ermita de Santa Potenciana
12.2 km
Torre de Calígula
16 kmCine Tívoli
524 m
Torreón de la Tercia
9 kmViña Gisbert
10.9 kmMuseo Arqueológico Profesor Sotomayor
437 m
Iglesia de San Miguel
385 m
Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro
26.3 km
Church of Santa María, Andújar
512 mAbrigo La Alamedilla
34.3 km
Muralla urbana
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