1. Hello, friends:
This is my city.
Jaén (Spanish: *xaˈen+) is a city in
south-central Spain, the name is
derived from the Arabic word
Jayyan, (crossroads of caravans).

2. It is the capital of the province of Jaén. It is located in Andalusia.

3. We can enter Andalucia through its main gateway. And the only Jaén passage
way, like in many western films, is to squeeze through the rocky steep
mountain path called Desfiladero de Despeñaperros.

4. Having gone through this
mountain pass, rows and rows
of olive trees with their silvery
leaves stick out against the
reddish unspoiled background.
This is Jaen, leading world
producer of olive oil and olives.

5. Jaén is known as
the World Capital of
Olive Oil, because
it's the biggest
producer of this
liquid gold (as we
refer to it).

6. Jaen has magnificent monuments, museums and
friendly and happy people.

7. The old town has narrow streets and
medieval houses and squares.

8. The modern city has a lot of high
buildings and large squares and
gardens.

9. In the center town there is a
beautiful Cathedral built
between the 16 th century and
18 th century in Renaissance
style.

10. Arab Baths: Located in the narrow
streets in the old quarter,
underneath the Palacio de
Villadompardo, these 11th century
baths once belonged to Ali, a
Moorish king of Jaen.

11. Sta. Catalina’s Castle: Situated on top a
mountain looks at the city from above.

12. My city has many monuments, palaces, churches, monasteries,
arches ...
This is the Town Hall .

15. The
University

16. In Jaén the
eating of is
“tapas”very
common;
numerous
bars exist
where for the
price of a
beer (around
€1.50) one
can purchase
a tapa, which
consists of a
small plate of
food for one
person.

17. You're welcome to my
city, Jaén!!