Castillo de Santa Catalina

Castillo de Santa Catalina
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Standing above Jaén like an everlasting defender of the city, the Santa Catalina Castle is of original Arab design extended and modified after being conquered by Ferdinand III. A short distance away is a cross monument which was erected by the order of the aforementioned king after he entered the city in the spring of 1246.

The Santa Catalina Castle or Alcázar Nuevo is a walled, almost triangular, enclosure defended by six towers. Inside, there is a Tourist Information Centre, offering visitors the chance to discover the history of the castle and the city.

It has magnificent views and a Parador attached to it.

Winter-spring opening times (up to 30 June): Monday to Saturday: 10am to 6pm. Public admitted: Until 5.45pm. Sunday: 10.am to 3pm. (Days before public holidays 10am to 6pm) Public admitted until 2.45pm and days before public holidays until 5.45pm. Days before public holidays open during same hours as Monday to Saturday. Summer opening times (July, August and September): Monday to Saturday: 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm. Public admitted until 1.45pm and 8.45pm Sunday 10am to 3pm (Days before and between public holidays 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm) Public admitted until 2.45pm (Days before and between public holidays until 1.45pm and 8.45pm)

Individual: €3.5 Groups: €2.5 Children, students and retirees: €1.5 Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Free free entrance

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Castillo de Santa Catalina
Castillo de Santa Catalina
Jaén
Camino del Castillo, s/n, 23003
Contact information
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953120733
953190455
castillodejaen@aytojaen.es
http://www.turjaen.org/
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Services and infrastructure

  • Historic building
  • Parking
Target audiences
For families, Lgbti, Couples, young people, Seniors, Friends
Segments
Culture
Specialties
Reception and Interpretation Center (Other Visits), History (Museum), Castle (Monuments), Historical Complex (Monuments)
Season
All year
Duration
2 horas
Open to visitors
Yes

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