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Cathedral of Assumption of the Virgin, Jaen

<< 1 / 2 >> Category: Cathedral Location: Jaen Longtitude: -3.78988624 Latitude: 37.76499846 Jaen Cathedral (Cathedral de la Asuncion de la Virgen), one of the most important Renaissance style cathedrals, began construction in 1570 and was completed in 1802. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, and it was built to shelter the relic of The Holy Face, or Veil of Veronica, lodged at the major 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; Andres de Vandelvira the most important architect. He is the greatest exponent of the Andalusian Renaissance. The cathedral aspires to be listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Share

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Other sights, landmarks and places of interest when visit municipality of Jaen >> Saint Catalina Castle (category: Fortress) Museum of Arts and Popular Customs and Native Arts (category: Museum) Provincial Museum of Jaén (category: Museum) Church of San Ildefonso (category: Church) Villardompardo`s Palace and the Arab baths (category: Ancient architecture) Paseo de España park (category: Parks & Gardens) Jabalcuz Termal Baths and Gardens (category: Resort) Jabalcuz tower (category: Ancient architecture)

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