Torredonjimeno – Jaen

Torredonjimeno in Jaen province, located in a fertile area, without significant geographic and a crossroads that connects the land with the Cordoba countryside Jaen has allowed the presence of human communities along the history.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Torredonjimeno
Plaza la Constitucion 1, 23650 Torredonjimeno (Jaen)
Telephone: 953-571-950
http://www.tosiria.com/


Residents 13700	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 1hr50

Golf nearby	Malaga 172km Granada 105km Seville 216km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 172Km	Granada airport 105Km	Seville airport 216Km

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Main information

Though Torredonjimeno in Jaen has a small population compared to other cities of Spain, it is a thriving business center. There are more than 82 established trade/business categories. The popular ones are furniture craftsmanship, legal services, organic farming etc.

The archaeological sites in Torredonjimeno that are dispersed by the term are very abundant, ranging from the Paleolithic to the present day. Iberian settlements, Roman villas are lavished in places like St. Nicasio. But also the Fountain of Don Sancho, the Watchtower, the Molino del Cubo, Cerro Buitreras, etc..,

Although the most important remains are kept in the Tower of Venzala, Fuencubierta, Alcazar and the Castle itself. The archaeological remains have appeared from time immemorial and that many news to be found. Throughout history the discovery of a particular tombstone inscription mosaic lithic or ceramic, sculptures.

The castle served as a residence for kings and nobles. The first book on the art of bull fighting that exists in Spain was written in the Torre del Homenaje. The castle of Torredonjimeno in Jaen has carried out many functions since it was built by the Arabs 800 years ago to protect a small farmstead