We have spent a month touring Spain and done our fair share of Spanish cathedrals. We were a bit reluctant to visit this Cathedral just because we really have overdone cathedrals in the past month. Cathedral overload has been succeeded. However every Spanish cathedral is special and different in its own way and Jaén is no different. Jaén has some amazing art. The cathedral itself is stunning. Very tall and light. We were lucky in that the organist was practising when we were there. The organ here is amazing - and I have heard a few. It was such a privilege and very inspiring just to sit and listen to this incredible musician in such an amazing building. The audio guide is a bit dry - as must cathedral audio guides are. So even if you are approaching cathedral overload - go and visit Jaén cathedral

Example of the Andalusian Renaissance The cathedral is home the Holy Veil, which according to tradition was used by Saint Veronica to wash Christ's face. The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, and was built between the 16th and 18th centuries on the site of the old Aljama mosque and the subsequent Gothic cathedral raised to house the Holy Veil. The initial Renaissance project was the work of Andrés de Vandelvira, and was built in different stages, without its successors changing more than the ornamental aspects or subsidiary features of the basic design. Artistic highlights inside the cathedral include the sacristy, the chapter room, the choir, and the main chapel which houses the famous relic of the Holy Veil; and on the exterior, the monumental façade by Eufrasio López Rojas, and the Gothic frieze at the back.

Architecturally and artistically this cathedral is of unusual purity, giving the place a very harmonious feel. The church visibly plays, unlike so many others, also an active role in the life of the community, so it feels alive and not just like a museum of a bygone area of Christian faith. Highly recommended.

Exquisite cathedral. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit.

Amazing cathedral. Worth the visit and the stop even if you are just passing through.

Nice visit of this Cathedral that you can visit from lower levels to upper galleries! Must be seen

Please do visit the Cathedral. Very very interesting. Tgey are taken good care of the cathedral. She is a huge building more the 50 meters high..

Pleasantly surprised by the cathedral. Was expecting yet another baroque overwrought building and instead found a very elegant neoclassical arrangement (very renaissance themed). Same couldn't be said about the altars though, where the overbearing Spanish baroque reigns. The audio guide is quite useful (you have to pay to visit the cathedral) and everything feels a tad too Catholic (if you're not one).

I visited the Cathedral this weekend and I absolutely loved it. It is spectacular both from outside and inside. The façade is just beautiful. When you enter you can scan a QR code which takes you to the audio guide, so that you can understand everything much better. I took my time to look at all the details, all the columns and the ornaments that were typical to baroque style. I was impressed. It is a mix of different styles of architecture, but mostly Renaissance style. Some people might have thought that it is just an ordinary cathedral, the same as all the other cathedrals, but I think that it is really worth visiting, even if you would go to Jaen just to see this one monument.

Yes, the cathedral of Jaen is very impressive and probably even beautiful from the inside, BUT charging 6 EUR entrance fee for adults and 5 EUR for the elderly is everything but reasonable. Of course, children are free of charge but have to be accompanied by an adult…wow, again, the catholic church displays Christian core values - what a disgrace!

Absolutely beautiful cathedral and the best and only redeeming part of coming to Jaen as there’s very little else to see. I loved browsing all the individual chapels each with their own personality and charm. You can also get a brilliant perspective of the massive scale of the building by climbing up to the top and walking around the perimeter with views of both the interior and an eagle eye view of the gorgeous surrounding countryside.

Nice cathedral Not as ornate as some we have visited but still an interesting place to visit. My partner enjoyed the 360 experience

Stunning Cathedral and well worth the 7 euro entry fee which also includes a self guided audio.

Stunning Cathedral in the centre of lively Jaen.

Cathedral is beautiful, if you like the Renaissance style. Audioguide (basically a good idea!) takes to long for euch point and is boring with facts

Fantastic breathtaking cathedral! Also the VR headset available at the entrance was amazing giving birds eye views of the cathedral! An absolute must! Also to see it at night recommend making the trip up to the Parador and walking along the path to the edge underneath the white cross...

This is a must see whilst in Jaen- it’s such a stunning cathedral. This cathedral is in my top three cathedrals of the world which I would have not have expected given the size of Jaen. It’s not only stunning but different from my cathedrals of its era. The architecture of the roof is unusual and stunning in my opinion. You can visit three levels. In the basement it’s like a museum and the upstairs galleries have lovely views looking down on the inside of the church. The audio guide was a bit over-detailed for me so I gave up on it and just read the signs which were in Spanish and English. Visited on a hot Saturday in July and it was virtually empty. Outside the cathedral is a lovely square with seats to sit in the shade and admire the front of the building.

What to say about the beauty of this Cathedral. Such a great architecture and very unique style and design. For me it can be ranked in the top of Europe. Its so great!!!

An interesting cathedral, with plenty of religious art in the accompanying museum