El Castle of Santa Catalina It is located on the hill of the same name, in Jaén. It is the best example of the passage of the history of the city through the civilizations that inhabited it. East Historic-Artistic Monument It is included in the Route of Castles and Battles.
It is a defensive fortress that throughout the years underwent great modifications. It has five towers and the tower of tribute, inside which the reception, conference and audiovisual rooms of the Historical Interpretation Center. In the Tower of the Ladies archaeological pieces and models are exhibited. The Prison It is set with the dungeons as in the time of the French occupation, when they were active.
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It was originally a arab fortress built during the reign of Al-Ahmar. When Fernando III definitively reconquered the city, he erected a Christian fortress over the citadel, the Alcazar New, with a church consecrated to Santa Catalina.
El National Parador of Jaén It occupies the Abrehui fortress, annexed to the monument, but the modifications it underwent have left few original areas standing.
Photo: Kordas
Note the magnificent views from the cross viewpoint towards Sierras of Jaen, to the south, and to the Guadalbullón Valley, to the north.
El Time winter is from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 19:30 p.m. In summer it goes from 10 am to 14 pm and from 17 to 21 pm. general entry is € 3 and the reduced one is € 2.
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