Top Attractions in Xàtiva

Xàtiva Essentials

Xàtiva, the birthplace of Popes Calixtus III and Alexander VI, is defined by its strategic twin fortress spanning the Sierra del Castell. The city's history is marked by its resistance during the War of the Spanish Succession, famously commemorated by the upside-down portrait of Philip V in the Almodí Museum. This selection covers Xàtiva's evolution from the Neanderthal remains of Cova Negra and Roman foundations to the monumental Renaissance architecture of the Basílica de Santa Maria and the 13th-century Sant Feliu church.

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Xàtiva Castle

Historic twin fortress and National Monument featuring Iberian and Roman foundations with later Valencian Gothic expansions. The defensive stronghold is divided into two sections, the older Castell Menor and the medieval Castell Major, situated 310 meters above the landscape.

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Basílica Santa María La Seo

A massive Renaissance collegiate church built over a former mosque. Construction began in 1596 and features a blend of architectural styles and a collection of liturgical silver and art associated with the Borgia family.

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Cova Negra

Cova Negra is an archaeological site near the town of Xàtiva in the Province of Valencia, Spain, with remains that show sporadic and short…

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Museu Almodí

Located in a 16th-century Gothic granary, this museum houses regional archaeological finds. It is most famous for displaying the portrait of King Philip V upside down as a symbolic protest for the 1707 burning of the city.

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Sant Feliu, Xàtiva

Sant Feliu is a Romanesque and Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located in the city of Xàtiva, Valencia, Spain.

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Casa de l'Ensenyança

An 18th-century building housing the Museum of Fine Arts. The collection includes significant paintings by José de Ribera, Goya, and Vicente López, alongside contemporary works and temporary exhibitions.

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Ermita de Sant Josep

An 18th-century chapel situated on the ascent to the castle. It features a simple Baroque facade and serves as a significant site during local religious festivities and Holy Week.

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Ajuntament de Xàtiva

The city hall features a Neoclassical facade and is located on the Alameda, Xàtiva's central promenade. It serves as the primary administrative hub for the municipality.

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Jardín del Beso

A public park known for the Font dels vint-i-cinc xorros, an 18th-century neoclassical fountain with 25 spouts. The gardens offer a shaded retreat near the city’s historic walls.

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