Bailén boasts a modern museum dedicated to the famous battle that was fought nearby. Travellers who visit the town will learn more about a key event in Spain’s contemporary history. On 19 July 1808, Spanish troops led by General Castaños defeated the French. The defeat was a hard blow to Napoleon’s ambitious plans and a victory that compromised the invincibility of the French army.
Battle of Bailén.
Bailén
- Museo de la Batalla de Bailén
- Museo de la Batalla de Bailén
- Museo de la Batalla de Bailén
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Museum of the Battle of Bailén.
C/ Pérez Galdós, 19, Bailén 23710 (Jaén).
- Latitude: 38.094817
- Longitude: -3.779292
- Telephone: +34 953678394
- Email: cibbailen@ayto-bailen.com
- Winter (October-May): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:30.
- Summer (June-September): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 18:30 to 22:00.