Almodí de Xàtiva

Almodí de Xàtiva is an art and history museum housed in an early Renaissance building. The structure has facades facing two streets and contains a rectangular courtyard with Ionic columns arranged around the interior space.

The building was constructed between 1530 and 1548 in Valencian Gothic style. It originally functioned as a grain storage facility until the early twentieth century before becoming a museum.

The collection tells stories about the people who lived here over many centuries. Roman artifacts sit alongside Islamic pieces, showing how different cultures shaped this place.

The museum is accessible on most days with morning and afternoon hours available. The location is easy to find, situated on a prominent street in the city center.

The museum displays a portrait of King Philip V that hangs deliberately upside down. This serves as a silent statement about the city's response to his order to destroy Xàtiva in 1707.

Location: Xàtiva

Inception: 1917

Architectural style: Valencian Gothic

Website: http://xativa.es/pagina-web/museo-lalmodi/el-museo.html

GPS coordinates: 38.98786,-0.52176

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00