Rincón de Ademuz, Valencian exclave in Valencia Province, Spain
Rincón de Ademuz is a detached region within Valencia Province composed of seven municipalities spread across mountainous terrain. The area follows the Turia River valley, creating a landscape distinct from the flatter coastal regions of the province.
The region transitioned from Islamic to Christian control in 1210 when the Knights of Saint Jorge captured key fortresses in Castielfabib and Ademuz. This conquest established its role as a frontier territory between competing powers.
The quarterly publication ABABOL, established in 1995, documents local traditions, historical research, and social developments throughout the municipalities of the region.
The region is accessible by regular bus services that connect the seven municipalities to each other and to Valencia city. Travel times can be longer due to the mountainous terrain, so planning ahead is wise.
The Church-Fortress of Castielfabib merges religious and military architecture from different periods into a single structure. This construction style reflects the region's long history as a frontier zone.
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