Chapel of Sant Feliu, Xàtiva, cultural property in Xàtiva, Spain
The Chapel of Sant Feliu is a simple stone building with a rectangular shape located at the foot of the castle hill in Xàtiva. The interior is structured by four large Romanesque arches that divide the space, while thick stone walls and a sloped wooden roof define its modest structure.
The chapel was built in 1265 by King Jaume I, shortly after the Christian conquest of the city from Muslim control in 1244. The site was previously home to Saetabis, a Roman city, and was later used by both Visigoths and Muslims for religious buildings.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Felix of Gerona, a Christian saint revered in the region with special meaning in Catalonia. The dedication reveals the Catalan cultural influences that were present in Xàtiva during the rule of the Crown of Aragon.
The chapel sits at the foot of the castle hill beside a lookout point called Bellveret, from which you can see the city and surrounding landscape. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as access is via narrow streets and slightly sloped paths.
Inside the chapel is a 13th century alabaster holy water font that still retains its simple beauty after hundreds of years. Hidden beneath are also Gothic murals that were covered by layers of lime for centuries and have only been partially restored in recent times.
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