The monument to the Lizard of Jaén is located in old Jaén, in the neighborhood of "La Magdalena" on Santo Domingo street.

The Lizard is known as a serpent, great serpent or dragon, the Lizard of Malena (or of the Magdalena) or Lizard of Jaén.

It is the most famous legend of the capital. In Jaén there is a saying: "I hope you burst like the Lizard of Jaén".

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November 16, 2024

This small tribute to the famous lizard of Jaén recreates the legend that still surprises the little ones.
It is located in the Plaza de la Magdalena next to the church of the same name.

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Elevation 640 m

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Location: Jaén, Campiña Del Sur, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

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