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Jaen's Culture: Food, History, & Architecture of Spain's Andalucía Region



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Jaén (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈen]) is the capital city of the province of Jaén, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
There are nearly 100 Paradores in Spain. These Spanish state-owned luxury hotels are usually located in historic buildings or areas with a unique appeal. Every Parador has its own restaurant offering regional gastronomy.
The city is also known as the World Capital of Olive Oil because it is the biggest oil producer known by locals as liquid gold.
In Jaén, the eating of tapas is widespread; numerous bars exist where, for the price of a beer (around €3), one can purchase a tapa, which consists of a small plate of food for one person.
The city lies at the feet of the Sierra de Jabalcuz, one of the subranges of the Subbaetic System, the inner system of the Baetic Mountains
Castillo de Santa Catalina overlooks the city. Previously, a fortress of Arabic origin existed, of which some remains still exist.
The current construction is of Christian origin, raised after the city’s conquest by Ferdinand III of Castile, called the Saint, in 1246.
In 2008, the procedure for the cathedral of Jaén to be declared a World Heritage Site, considering that it served as a model for the construction of other cathedrals in Spain and the Americas.

The current cathedral was conceived in the 16th century to replace a previous 15th-century Gothic edifice. Construction lasted for several centuries, with the original idea maintained the choir, built in the Neoclassical style and known as one of the largest in Spain.

The Arab Baths (Baños Arabes) in Jaén are among Spain’s largest Islamic bathhouses. These Arab baths had the function in their origins of purifying all the visitors who entered the city of Jaén. However, they are not used nowadays, being a great tourist and historical attraction.

Jaén Cathedral is one of the most important Renaissance-style cathedrals. Construction began in 1570 and was completed in 1802. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin.

It was built to shelter the relic of the Holy Face (the Veil of Veronica), lodged at the principal chapel, and exposed to the public every Friday. Due to the length of time in its construction, different artistic styles can be appreciated, the most prominent being Renaissance.
It aspires to be listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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