Santa Catalina Castle

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.

You can purchase your tickets: with prior reservation through the web and also at the castle gate at the ticket point (except Wednesday afternoons *)

It has magnificent views and a Parador Hotel attached to it.