Jaén

The city extends across the foothills of Cerro de Santa Catalina mountain, featuring steep streets and white buildings at 573 meters above sea level.

The settlement transformed from Roman Aurgi to Islamic Ŷaīyyān before Ferdinand III incorporated it into the Kingdom of Castile in 1246.

The Cathedral of Jaén exhibits Renaissance architecture with two bell towers, a central dome, and four side chapels containing religious artifacts.

The city maintains regular bus connections to Madrid, Granada, and Málaga, while the railway station provides direct services to major Spanish destinations.

The Arab Baths beneath Villardompardo Palace represent the largest preserved Islamic bathhouse complex in Spain, containing three traditional bathing chambers.

Location: Jaén Province

Inception: 825

Capital city: Jaén

Elevation above the sea: 573 m

Part of: distrito notarial de Xaén, Metropolitan comarca of Jaén, Red de Juderías de España

Shares border with: La Guardia de Jaén, Pegalajar, Campillo de Arenas, Valdepeñas de Jaén, Los Villares, Torredelcampo, Fuerte del Rey, Cazalilla, Mengíbar, Villatorres, Mancha Real, Begíjar

Website: http://aytojaen.es

GPS coordinates: 37.76972,-3.78889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21