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What to see in Linares

A mining city where Manolete, the greatest bullfighter of the 20th century, died. Roman lead, the ancient olive tree and the Archaeological Museum with the treasures of Cástulo define this characterful city.

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🏛️ Historical Heritage

🏺 Cástulo Archaeological Site

The ancient capital of Iberian Oretania and later a great Roman city in Linares, famous for the Mosaic of Loves and its role in the Punic Wars.

Archaeological Site

🎭 Culture

🐂 Linares Bullring

Known worldwide as the ring where in 1947 the bull Islero caused the death of the legendary bullfighter Manolete.

Bullring

⛏️ Linares Flamenco Club

Historic home of the National Taranta Competition, the mining song par excellence born in this industrial basin of Jaén.

Flamenco

🎪 San Agustín Fair

Held in Linares in late August, it has a strong bullfighting tradition and an intense programme of concerts and popular casetas.

Fair or Festival

🍽️ Gastronomy

🍜 Andrajos Stew

A stew of hand-torn flatbread pieces cooked with salt cod or hare, tomato and pepper, a dish of humble origin deeply rooted in Úbeda and Linares.

Gastronomy

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