What to see in Municipality Jaen

Location: municipality Jaen »
Latitude: 37.76499850
Longtitude: -3.78988620

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.