The rehabilitation works at the Church of Santo Domingo in the capital of Jaén, considered one of the city's most ambitious heritage projects, have now exceeded half of their execution. Representatives from the Provincial Council and the Government visited the site to confirm the progress of the works.
“"The wall surfaces are completely finished, pending the placement of some stained glass and new windows. Flooring installation has already begun in the upper part of the church, all installations are mounted beneath our feet, and the stone floor still needs to be laid in this exceptional and unique space in the city of Jaén."
The interior of the temple, which has remained closed to the public for over half a century, is being recovered after decades of abandonment. Completed interventions include the restoration of distinctive elements such as domes, frescoes, ornamental motifs, and murals, as well as wall cladding and the replacement of wooden flooring.
A discovery of great historical value during the works was the consolidation of archaeological remains from an ancient Almohad palace found beneath the building. These remains will be integrated into the future museographic project, enriching the historical narrative of the space. The reopening of the church will return an important cultural heritage site to the citizens of Jaén.
Following the floor installation, the next phases of the work include the placement of new carpentry, wooden and stone furniture, and ironwork for the stairs accessing the choir and archaeological remains. Concurrently, a museographic project is being developed to explore the history of the building and the city, transforming the temple into a center for culture, history, and memory. The project has a budget of nearly 3 million euros, funded by European Next Generation EU funds from the Spanish Government's Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
