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Monumentos

Phone number:

953 12 07 33 / 953 19 04 55 (Tourist Office)

Address:

SAINT CATALINA'S CASTLE INTERPRETATION CENTRE. Castle's road

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Santa catalina castle tickets online

In the 9th century an old Caliphal- Islamic style fortress was built on the top of the hill of Santa Catalina. Centuries later, after the Christian Conquest of the city by Fernando III in 1246, a Christian castle, that remains today, was built. In the 19^th century, due to the invasion of the Napoleonic troops, the castle was refurbished in order to reinforce the defensive structures. A National Parador was built in the 60s next to the castle. From the top of the hill one can enjoy fantastic views of the city and surroundings, especially from the Cross viewpoint. The fortress houses the new interpretation centre in which we can enjoy a historical tour throughout the castle.

Further information: http://www.turjaen.org/en/tourist-info/monographs/jaens-castle

Check the content of the castle: history, photos, advance online ticket sales, face-to-face payment method,…from the NEW WEBSITE: http://www.castillosantacatalina.es

Autumn and Winter opening times from 16th September 2022 to 15th June 2023:

-Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 18.00 h.

*Last access: 17,30h.

-Sunday: from 10:00 h. to 15:00 h. *Last access: 14,30 h.

-FREE ENTRANCE: Wednesday from 15.00 h. to 18:00 h. you can book your entrance online at http://www.castillosantacatalina.es or buy it at the ticket vending machine in the castle.

*Last access: 17. 30 h.

According to Law of Andalusian Historical Heritage 14/2007

Prices:

You can purchase your tickets in advance at http://www.castillosantacatalina.es and with a credit card or in cash at the ticket vending machine located at the entrance of the castle.

-Adults: € 3.50

-Groups of more than 10 people: €2,50.

-Students, retired people and children: € 1.50.

Bus to the castle

Every 90 minutes. Prices: €1,15.

Friday to Sunday.

There is a stop near the cathedral, at Ramon y Cajal Street.

Bus going up: Plaza de la Libertad, Avenida de Madrid 22, Baeza 4, Paseo de la Estación 15 and Caja Rural, Alamos, Ramon y Cajal, Senda de los Huertos, Juan Montilla, Circunvalación and Castle. Times: Friday: 16.00 h., 15.30 p.m. and 19.00 p.m; Saturday: 10.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 14.30 h, 16.00 h, 17.30 h., 19.00 h.; Sundays and feast days: 10.00, 11.30 h, 13.00 h., 14.30 h,

Return bus: Castle, Circunvalacion, Juan Montilla, Senda de los Huertos, Fuente de Don Diego, Adarves Bajos, Virgen de la Capilla, Avenida de Madrid 8 y 22, Baeza 4, Paseo de la Estación 15 and Plaza de la Libertad. Times: Friday: 16.30 h., 18.00 h., 19.30 h.; Saturday: 10.30 h, 12.00 h, 13.30 h, 15.00 h, 16.30 h, 18.00 h and 19.30 h; Sunday and feast days: 10.30 h, 12.00 h, 13.30 h and 15.00 h.

See all stops here and hours: https://www.transporteurbanodejaen.es/lineas#

Alsa Urban bus company 24 hour customer service telephone: 910 207 007 and 647 360 455

Further information:

https://www.transporteurbanodejaen.es/

Other Monuments opening hours :

http://www.turjaen.org/sites/default/files/horario_visitas_monumentos.pdf

Summer opening times, from 16th June to 15 September 2022:

-Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 14.00 h and 17.00-21.00 h.

*Last access: 13,30h and 20.30 h

-Sunday: from 10:00 h. to 15:00 h. *Last access: 14,30 h.

-Feast days and Sundays privious to a feast Monday: 10:00 to 14.00 h and 17.00-21.00 h.

-FREE ENTRANCE: Wednesday from 17.00 h. to 21:00 h., you can book your entrance online at http://www.castillosantacatalina.es or at the ticket vending machine in the castle.

*Last access: 20.30 h.

According to Law of Andalusian Historical Heritage 14/2007

http://castillosybatallas.com/en/

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