Alzira, Historical municipality in Ribera Alta, Spain
Alzira is a municipality located along the Xúquer River in the Ribera Alta region of Valencia province. The town sits on fertile plains at a low elevation and has both an older historic center and newer residential areas.
The settlement was known as Jazīrat Shukr during the Andalusian period before being conquered in 1242 by James I of Aragon. It subsequently became an important center in the region during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
The community participates in the traditional Fallas celebrations, where large wooden structures are built and burned in public ceremonies. These festivals shape the rhythm of local life throughout the year.
The town is best explored on foot, with flat terrain making it easy to walk through the historic center and modern areas. The nearby river offers pleasant walking paths with views of the surrounding farmland.
The Renaissance town hall from 1540 stands as a national monument, displaying civil Gothic architecture from the Crown of Aragon period. It remains one of the most recognizable buildings in the historic center.
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