Access to Church Square Under the only arch that remains open are the steps leading up to Church Square. The pointed Gothic arch that we see at the top of the staircase is believed to have been the entrance to the original town of Xàbia in the 14th century. Later, in...
Bourgeois House 19th Century This house, dating from the late 19th century, follows the same eclectic style found in many of the homes built during the economic boom brought about by raisin exports.The windows, framed in tosca stone and curved both at the upper and...
Niche of Saint Anthony of Padua The niches or capelletes are small cavities built into the façades of some houses along the streets of the old town, which hold religious images.These niches are usually decorated with ornamental elements and display features...
House late 19th century The owners of this house were landowning farmers.A family with farmland, they grew wealthy from cultivating muscat grapes, used to produce raisins that were exported throughout the 19th century to Europe and overseas.These families built houses...
Calle Mayor Carrer Major Since medieval times, this street has been the main artery of the town; in fact, it linked Plaça de Baix with the small square of the Convent. In the 19th century, many shops, craft workshops, casinos and social clubs were located here,...
