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The cultures of Iron, the Iberians and the Romans, left their mark
on Jaen. The Arabs considerably developed the city due to its advantageous
position for controlling the way between the meseta and the lands
of Granada. Santa Catalina Castle was founded by the Arabs and enlarged
by the Christians in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
The Cathedral is Renaissance on the inside, with a Baroque front.
The interior is by Andres de Vandelvira, who felt a passion for pure
architectural elements. Interesting features include an almost flat
vault, and the much admired sacristy. Eufrasio López de Rojas
produced the facade from 1667 to 1686, inspired by El Escorial and
by St. Peter's in the Vatican. The columns and pedestals belong to
what is known as the giant order. In harmony with these elements,
the abundant statues are also of a considerable size. In the Cathedral,
the veil of Veronica and the holy face of Christ are venerated; for
this reason Jaen" is known as the capital of the Holy Kingdom.
The Renaissance palace of VilIardompardo is home to Arab baths from
the eleventh century and houses the Museum of Art and Popular Customs.
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