Alzira, Historical municipality in Ribera Alta, Spain
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Monastery of la Murta
6.8 km
La Murta i la Casella
12.1 km
Castell de Corbera
7.1 km
Monestir de Santa Maria d'Aigües Vives
9.7 km
Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Lluch d'Alzira
1.4 km
Church of Santa Caterina
535 m
Murallas de Alzira
831 m
Círculo Alcireño
130 m
Barri de la Vila de Alzira
589 mCova de les Meravelles d'Alzira
2.9 km
Hermitage of Saint Roch
5.5 km
Almacén de José Ribera
3.6 km
Palacio del Marqués de Montortal
3.3 km
Ayuntamiento de Alzira
581 m
Church of the Assumption
3.3 km
Creu coberta d'Alzira
2.2 km
Asilo de Santo Domingo
10.6 km
Monestir de Santa Llúcia d'Alzira
740 mPuente de hierro sobre el Júcar entre Alcira y Carcagente
2.2 km
Almacén de los hermanos Peris Puig
1.3 km
Museu Municipal d'Alzira
647 m
Sima de la Pedrera
6 km
Palacio de Casassús
555 m
Mercado de Vilanova de Castelló
10.4 km
Casa Vernich
3.5 km
Casa Talens
3.4 km
Market of Carcaixent
3.2 km
Església de Sant Bartomeu de Cogullada
4.9 km
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