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...
Category: Church Location:municipality Jaen » Latitude:37.76656750 Longtitude:-3.78657100
The Church
of San Ildefonso in Jaen is located not far from the Jaen Cathedral. It is a a Gothic church built in 1248 and it has the Virgin of the Chapel, who is the patron saint of Jaen. The high altarpiece shows the descent of the Virgin to the city and it also contains the tomb of the architect...