Xàtiva Gems Guide🏰

#falladventures Here are the key **buildings and museums in Xàtiva** to explore • Castell de Xàtiva The hilltop twin castle complex is the city’s landmark. You’ll find medieval towers, long fortress walls, panoramic terraces, and archaeological remains. It’s big, dramatic, and perfect for a half-day visit. • Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria (La Seu) A grand church with a striking Renaissance façade, an impressive dome and chapels filled with local history. Inside, you’ll find artwork, religious relics and a calm atmosphere. • Almudín Museum Once the medieval grain storehouse, now a small but interesting archaeological museum. Roman inscriptions, Iberian pieces and objects found in and around Xàtiva help trace the city’s long history. • Casa de l'Ensenyança (City Museum) A former Jesuit school turned museum. It covers archaeology, fine arts and historical documents. A great place to understand Xàtiva’s cultural evolution and see paintings by José Ribera and other local artists. • Royal Hospital Museum (Museu de Belles Arts – Hospital Reial) A 15th-century Gothic hospital restored and used for exhibitions. The building itself is the highlight: cloisters, arches and peaceful courtyards. • Plaça de la Trinitat Not a museum, but one of the most beautiful architectural corners of Xàtiva. Gothic and Renaissance façades meet around the little square, with the Trinitat Fountain at its center. • Hermitage of Sant Josep A small hilltop hermitage with panoramic views and a serene setting. • Convent of Sant Domènec A historic Gothic convent with cloistered arches and quiet gardens. Used today for cultural events and exhibitions. • Palau dels Borja (Borgia Palace – outside town in Canals) If you have time, this palace linked to the powerful Borgia family is worth a detour. It’s one of the most important Renaissance heritage sites of the region.