Crypt of Saint Mary The crypt is under the church.It was built because the ground is uneven.This means there is a difference in height. From here you can see semicircular arches.These are rounded arches. The arches allow passage under a buttress.A buttress is a wall...
Hoz Street This street is narrow and sheltered, like the Raval. Moorish streets were built like this for two reasons:- to protect people from sun and wind- to live very close to each other Houses were close together.There was shade and cool air.You could see daily...
Alzina Well Let me tell you a secret.This street always makes me feel a little uneasy. The legend says this well was enchanted.People say that at night, voices came from inside. A neighbour threw in a burning oak branch.When it burned away, the voices became silent...
Tossalet del Doix (small hill) From up here, you have a special view. You can see the domes of Sant Roc and Santa Maria.You can also see the bell tower.And in the distance, you can see the sea. Some places can show you a whole town in one look.This is one of them. If...
Church of Sant Mary Major On the site of the old mosque in the Raval,this church stands today. Even though the neighbourhood has changed a lot,you can find the Capella del Crist here.It is a Baroque gem.It catches your eye as soon as you enter. If you look at Sant Roc...
Abbey House This house has seen many different ways of living. After the Christian conquest,many families still lived in the Raval. It was a modest neighbourhood.But it was well organised. Here, living together was not a choice.It was a necessity. People shared...
