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The Linares Bullring, also known as the Coso de Santa Margarita, is one of the city's most iconic sites, both for its architecture and its bullfighting history. It was built in 1866 and inaugurated in 1867 with a bullfight featuring bulls from the Miura ranch.

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Burgalimar Castle, also known as Baños de la Encina Castle, is an impressive fortress located in the town of Baños de la Encina, in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. This castle was built in the 10th century during the Caliphate of Córdoba, under the rule of Caliph Al-Hakam II. The castle is famous for its Islamic military architecture and its excellent state of preservation. It is surrounded by a robust crenellated wall with fourteen towers, as well as a keep of Christian origin. Its strategic location at the entrance to the Guadalquivir Valley made it an important defensive bastion during the Muslim era. Today, Burgalimar Castle is a national monument and a prominent tourist attraction, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its rich history and enjoy panoramic views of the region.

The Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head is located in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park. This sanctuary is one of the oldest in Spain, with a history dating back to the 13th century. It is known for its impressive Gothic architecture and religious significance, making it a very popular pilgrimage site. Every year, on the last weekend of April, a pilgrimage is held in honor of the Virgin of the Head, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over Spain. During this festival, devotees climb the Cabezo hill, where the sanctuary is located, to pay homage to the Virgin.

The Jaén Bullring, or Coso de La Alameda, was inaugurated on October 18, 1962, with a lineup featuring swordsmen Diego Puerta, Paco Camino, and Palmeño. On October 18, 2010, the last day of the San Lucas Fair, the 50th anniversary of the first bullfight in the bullring was commemorated with a bullfight featuring Enrique Ponce, El Juli, and José Carlos Venegas. Bullfighting is deeply rooted in the city of Jaén, as the livestock sector is very important in the province, home to some of Spain's most important ranches, such as Apolinar, Cernuño, and Enrique Ponce. The city has one bullring, the Coso de La Alameda, with a capacity of 10,500 spectators. Its main events are held during the San Lucas Fair in October, making it the last bullfighting fair of the season in Spain.

The Catedral de la Asunción de Jaén, also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Resurrection of the Virgin, is an impressive Renaissance building in the centre of Jaén. It was built to replace a 15th-century Gothic church and is one of the city's most important architectural gems. The cathedral is located in the Plaza de Santa María, opposite the Town Hall and the Bishop's Palace. The interior is richly decorated with beautiful works of art, and the building houses the famous relics of the Holy Face. Note its imposing towers and elegant façade.

It is the closest uphill cycling port to the route of the Segura River (I have done the downhill from Poyotello to Huelga Utrera, passing by the Cueva del Agua). Years ago it was not paved and that made it even more epic, it is 10 kilometres long and would surely be considered a first-class or special port. With asphalt, it continues to be beautiful and demanding, especially from km 6 to 9. If you do it uphill, save your strength for this section.

This is the most characteristic point from which you can see the entire valley of the Guadalquivir River, and all the human settlements that currently exist such as Arroyo Frío, El Chaparral or Loma de María Ángela. It is located at an altitude of 1241 meters above sea level.