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Jaén Cathedral, Jaen

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Architectural Building Religious Site

Though construction of Jaén Cathedral began in 1249, most of what stands today is from the 16th century. It is the home of important religious relics, such as the Holy Face of the Veil of Veronica. It is said that Saint Veronica used this cloth to wipe the face of Christ, and his image then became imprinted upon it. Pick up an audio guide and admire the adorned interior of the cathedral. On the lower floor, experience an impressive collection of religious art from over the centuries. Put Jaén Cathedral into our Jaen itinerary maker to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Jaen.

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Aliceband979

Well worth a visit. Inexpensive if you are 'jubilado' i.e. Retired as we are. The different chapels were beautiful and it was a pleasant surprise that we were able to climb to a good vantage point to ... more »
BJDorani

This cathedral is a lesson in Spanish history having endured the Moors, Christians and even Napoleonic attentions in it's time. There are stories of regular modifications over the centuries but luckil... more »
Joana S

I only saw it from outside, because we were running late, but it's a very beautiful building and very impressive. Possibly the main attraction in jaen. more »

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Andrea Moro

Probably not well known as a cathedral. In fact nobody told us to stop by here, and we did as a pure coincidence. The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin and it's built in Renaissance-style. Notable safe and caveaux in the basement with lots of ancient reliques. Cathedral is quite nice, in comparison to the one of Granada, I much prefer this one. Entrance is €5, which I hope they will be immediately reinvested into conservation considering the condition there cathedral verse (e.g. windows broken that let the rain in).

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Jiayan Chen

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Werner Schueller

€5 Really?

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Juan Manuel

Es una maravilla, tanto su exterior como el interior. La joya de una ciudad tan bonita como desconocida. Una magnífica experiencia por su las calles de su casco antiguo por sus calles, sus monumentos, y sus bares y tascas. A los que se quejan de tener que pagar 5 € por visitar la catedral, comparado con lo que me ofrecen otras visitas a monumentos por ese o mayor precio, la catedral de Jaén compensa con creces.

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It is a wonder, both outside and inside. The jewel of a city as beautiful as unknown. A magnificent experience for its streets of its historic streets, its monuments, its bars and taverns. To those who complain of having to pay €5 for visiting the Cathedral, compared with what you offer me other visits to monuments by that or greater price, Jaén Cathedral compensates for more than.

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Luis

Visita obligada en Jaén. Catedral preciosa por dentro y por fuera. Se puede subir a la parte alta desde la que se ve el interior y el exterior de la catedral.

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Re-fuel in Jaén. Beautiful Cathedral inside and out. You can climb to the top from which you can see the inside and the outside of the Cathedral.

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