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Tourism and botanical highlights in Jaén and Huelva
Jaén offers a rich blend of colonial and medieval history, characterized by its Renaissance architecture and archaeological sites. Key landmarks include the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, a 16th-century masterpiece by Andrés de Vandelvira that served as a model for cathedrals in Latin America, and the Santo Rostro, which houses a traditional Christian relic. The city is also noted for the Castillo de Santa Catalina.
In Huelva, the Dunas del Odiel Botanical Garden provides a unique look at coastal biodiversity. The garden features a rare combination of sand-adapted plants, wetland vegetation, and peatlands. This site allows visitors to observe how soil, climate, and water availability shape the diverse ecosystems of the Andalusian Atlantic coast.
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Andalusia · Andrés de Vandelvira · Dunas del Odiel Botanical Garden · Huelva · Jaén