Considered the best-preserved in Europe, the Niño Arab Baths, nestled in Jaén's historic quarter, stand as a proud symbol of local heritage. This monument, featuring both Islamic and Roman remnants, is preparing to offer an even more immersive experience to its visitors.
The city of Jaén is renowned for its underground network of galleries and conduits, testifying to the vital role of water for past civilizations. Examples include the Islamic qanat of San Miguel and the Raudal de la Magdalena, which awaits restoration. Now, the channels beneath the Arab Baths themselves will join these attractions.
According to sources close to the process, the project to construct a small balcony or viewing platform has been completed. This structure will enable tourists to observe a portion, albeit minimal, of the complex hydraulic network built over ten centuries ago to supply water to the baths.
The Provincial Council of Jaén is administratively driving this intervention, which has a budget of 8,800 euros. The project includes the installation of stairs and a metallic platform approximately two meters long, and is currently in the contracting phase.
Due to the confined space within these galleries, a full exploration is not feasible. Although a connection between the Raudal de la Magdalena and the baths has been speculated, specialists have confirmed that some of these ancient Islamic conduits were severed by modern constructions. The initiative aims to allow visitors to understand how water was channeled through Jaén's main neighborhoods, right next to the entrance to the bath remains housed in the International Naïf Art Museum 'Manuel Moral'.




