Photo: Jaen City Andalucia Spain

As dusk starts to move in over the city of Jaen in Andalucia, Spain, the streets and buildings will start to illuminate the area.

Jaen in Andalucia, Spain is a city that everyone should visit while traveling Europe where ancient history explodes and spectacular architecture fills the streets. Jaen is the capital of the Province of Jaen in Andalucia, Spain and has a population of close to 120,000 residents which is close to 1/6 of the total people in the province.One of the best lookouts to view the entire region of Jaen is from the castle high above the city where you can see for miles in all directions. Streets wind their way through the city of Jaen, passing an abundance of fabulous tourist attractions. On the outskirts of the busy section of Jaen, fields and olive groves stretch across the landscape.Many years ago the city of Jaen in Andalucia, Spain was a kingdom that was ruled by Moors and later by Christians and as you tour through the city, there are many monuments that honor the great Moorish or Christian rulers. ... continue below the picture...

... The city of Jaen went through some very traumatizing times especially during the Spanish Civil War and when you visit the cathedral, you will learn of the poor people that were imprisoned there.Today, when tourists come to the city of Jaen in Andalucia, Spain, they will find a unique city filled with history, culture, education, modern technology and a place that is thriving from being the world capital of olive oil. The city is surrounded by the Sierra Morena, the Segura and Cazorla, Parapanda, Lucena and Segura mountain ranges. Not only is the city interesting, but the scenery that surrounds Jaen is amazing.City of Jaen and Cathedral at dusk, Province of Jaen, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain, Europe.