Jaén Monuments

Capilla de San Andrés - The chapel of the Immaculate Concepción has a beautiful altarpiece in the Baroque style. Many of the Works of Master Bartolome can be found here. Visit during mass or arrange an appointment. The tourist board can do this for you.

Fuente de la Magdalena – Now a drinking fountain it was the source of water that supplied most of the city and the site of the legend of the Lizard of Jaen.

Convento de Santa Ursula – This is a working convent housing Augustinian nuns. They make a traditional sweet called Yemas de Santa Ursula – this is a type of soft nougat. The sweets and cakes are sold from 10 – 1.30am and 5 -7pm on Mon – Sat and 10 – 11am and 5 – 6pm on Sundays.

Hospital de San Juan de Dios – This is the Ancient Hospital of the Holy Mercy who gave it to the Cofradia de San Juan in 1619. It has a late gothic facade and is now home to the Institute of Jaen studies.

Palacio de Condestable Iranzo – A once great palace from the 14th century, the only remains of that time is a magnificent Mudejar ceiling and some plaster work.

Arco de San Lorenzo – The only remains of the 13th century church of the same name, it's now a National Heritage Monument.

Plaza de la Merced – An ancient plaza with Fuente Nueva – new fountain which dates from 1596 the Quesada-Ulloa Palace a 16 century mansión and Convent de la Merced all crowd this little square.

Provincial Palace – A huge building by Jorge Porrua in the 19th century, it has a huge ornate central patio and an interesting collection of paintings which can be visited.

Iglesia de San Bartolomé – An 18th century church with a fine Mudejar coffered ceiling and the best collection of religious images found anywhere in Jaen. It can only be entered for services or mass.

Real Monasterio de Santa Clara – This is a working monastery and home to an order of Franciscan nuns, who make excellent pastries and biscuits. These can be bought at the door of the monastery between 10 -12.30 Mon – Fri.

Real Convento de Santo Domingo – Founded on top of an ancient Arab palace given to the friars by King Juan I in 1392. This is one of best Baroque cloistered patios to be found in Jaén city.

Iglesia de San Juan – An ancient church built after the Christian kings conquest of Jaen. It can be seen during the hours of mass.

Convento de las Bernardas – Founded in the 16th century this is home to a closed community of Discalced Franciscan nuns. They sell pastries and biscuits made with extra virgin olive oil via a turntable in their door. These are for sale everyday between 9.30 -1.30 am and 4.30- 6.45pm.

Provincial Museum - Built in 1920 it has a 16th century monumental front door, this is right on the main drag and a fascinating visit. This museum houses the best Iberain art collection in Spain.

Jaén Cathedral - This is the most stunning and enormous building in Jaén, a masterpiece which earns it the title of the most outstanding Renaissance work in Andalucia.