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Jaén, 08/2007
A view of Castillo de Santa Catalina. A castle overlooking the city of Jaén. It has been turned into a "Parador" where we stayed. |
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Jaén, 08/2007
Originally it was built by the Moors in the 13th century. |
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Jaén, 08/2007
Wonderful rooms and enchanting views from the bedroom balconies. |
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Jaén, 08/2007
A view of Castillo de Santa Catalina |
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Jaén, 08/2007
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Jaén, 08/2007
At the tip of the hill stands a giant cross overlooking the valley. |
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Jaén, 08/2007
The castle is open to public and even those who stay at the hotel have to pay an entrance fee! |
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Jaén, 08/2007
The cathedral of Jaén. A renaissance Cathedral built during the 16th and 17th centuries |
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Jaén, 08/2007
Built over the old mosque, it is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin. |
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Jaén to Cordoba, 08/2007
On our way we passed miles and miles of olive groves |
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Jaén to Cordoba, 08/2007
And here is our car aptly called a 'Cordoba' |
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