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The Atalaya castle in Villena
In November 1088, Alfonso VI summoned El Cid in the outskirts of Villena (Belliana, as it is written in Estoria Roderici) so as to join the royal troops and lay siege against the Almoravids. The Almor...
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The Church Of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
The temple is late gothic. Outstanding is the entranceway, built in 1519, an excellent example of the Valencian rennaisance style. In addition, the chapel Capilla de la Comunión is an outstandi...
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Castle Fortress, Biar
Perched atop a butte, with two walls around it, lies the Biar castle. History books could be written on what took place behind the walls. A frontier town, Biar played a major role in the Christian con...
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Archaeological Museum of L'Alcudia
Two kilometres outside the city there is a hill, a rich archaeological location that corresponds to several superposed cities, from Neolithic times to Visigothic times. Five millennia of history lie i...
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The Arab baths, Elche
The Arab baths are inside the “Convento de La Merced”. They are very well conserved and reflect the city's past as being one of economic wellbeing and prosperity. Source: Turismo Comunida...
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Castellar de Morera Walls
The wall was built, in the Middle Ages, following the differences in the terrain, and it was reconstructed in the XVII century. Source: Turismo Comunidad Valenciana ...
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City walls and towers
The walled enclosure was used by the Christians to protect them from the surrounding Muslim populations. The wall was reconstructed, with modifications and restorations. The walls were once plagued wi...
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Urban Wall, Orihuela
With the construction of the University remains were found of Arabic baths, Islamic housings and Gothic and baroque buildings. Source: Turismo Comunidad Valenciana V...
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Cabo Roig Watchtower, Orihuela
Vigilance from the tower was to prevent assaults by Berber pirates. This building has a cylindrical form and ataluzada at its base. Nowadays it is used as a restaurant, wine store and as a private din...
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El Punt del Cid
This archeological site, which is 3 kilometres away from the Mediterranean Sea, is placed in Mont dels Estanys (110 metres high). It is believed this was the place where the Romans set their strategic...
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