turjaen | Santa Catalina's Castle Interpretation Centre

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Type:

Museos, salas de exposiciones y cines

Phone number:

953 12 07 33-953 19 04 55 (Tourism office)

Address:

Castillo Neveral Road

Opening hours:

www.castillosantacatalina.es

Tags:

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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

Autumn and Winter opening times from 16th September 2024 to 15th June 2025:

-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.

*Last access: 17. 30 h.

According to Law of Andalusian Historical Heritage 14/2007

Tickets and 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.

The price includes an audio guide, if available, also downloadable on mobile phone. It is available in 4 languages and with two versions, one for adults and one for children.

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/

Dogs are allowed, provided they are accompanied and controlled by their owners and comply with the requirements established by law:

Guided by post or chain in all cases, at a distance of no more than 1 metre from the keeper, on a non-extendable lead.

Dogs weighing more than 20 kg must wear a muzzle specific to their breed.

The owner must have the animal's accompanying documentation: up to date health passport in terms of vaccinations and deworming, animal identification document and potentially dangerous animal licence if applicable.

In any case, as long as the animal does not pose a nuisance, risk or harm to other people or animals. In other words, it must be properly socialised.

Guide animals for the disabled, assisted therapy animals and those belonging to the police and security forces may enter without limitations, as long as they are accompanied and controlled by their duly accredited guide, monitor or person in charge.

Animals considered to be companion animals, or those that do not guarantee the security or tranquillity of other people, may not enter. Therefore, only dogs, cats or ferrets may be allowed access under the conditions and requirements described above.

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

Other Monuments opening hours :

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

Summer opening times, from 16th June to 15 September 2024:

-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.

*Last access: 20.30 h.

According to Law of Andalusian Historical Heritage 14/2007