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Orihuela cultural heritage

The Cultural Heritage of Orihuela is the set of all goods, materials or intangible, which, by its value itself, must be considered of great interest for the permanence of identity and culture of the people of Orihuela. is the heritage of the past itself, with which the people live today and will be transmitted to future generations.Orihuela is inhabited since ancient times but gets its peak during the period between the middle of the Middle Ages to the decline of the kingdom of Valencia with the repeal of its charter. Proof of this is that most of the monuments are made during this time.

Orihuela Cathedral

The Holy Church of the Savior Cathedral and Santa Maria de Orihuela, Orihuela Cathedral or simply, is the main churches in the diocese of Orihuela, for there is seat of the bishop. Its construction began in the late thirteenth century on the remains Visigoths and Hispano-Arabs. In 1281, Alfonso X the Wise established the Church of the Saviour and St. Mary should be the largest in the village, taking precedence over the other two parishes of Orihuela, the churches of Saints Justa and Rufina and St. James the Apostle, giving the upper range of archpriest.

Castillo de Orihuela

Orihuela Castle is on Mount San Miguel, in the town of Orihuela, in the region of the Vega Baja del Segura in the province of Alicante. It is located 240 meters above sea level, allowing you to access to the diocesan seminary of Orihuela car.The strength and must have existed at the time of the Visigothic Teodomiro, as there are specific references and was built in 713 .

Convento de Santo Domingo

The convent of Santo Domingo de Orihuela, also known as Colegio del Patriarca Loazes, Santo Domingo Diocesan College and nicknamed El Escorial de Levante, is a monumental building styles Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo sixteenth century founded by Cardinal Loazes in the then outskirts of the city of Orihuela, south of Valencia in Spain .

Church of Saints Justa and Rufina

The parish church of Saints Justa and Rufina of Orihuela is a temple Catholic located in the city of Orihuela Spain, built in the XIV century and reforms in the centuries XVI and XVIII. It has a single nave and chapels side between the buttresses, has two doors and a bell .In much the bill temple is Gothic, but has parts built or expanded in style baroque. The building was declared a Cultural on October 31 of 1971 and a National Monument in 1971, with the law of 1985 Cultural Property.

Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat

The Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat in Orihuela is located outside the city in the neighborhood called Faubourg Rabaloche Roig. Home to the patron saint of the city and its history is inextricably linked to it from before its conquest by the Christians. Its architecture is great and belongs to the baroque and neoclassical influences.

St. James Church

The St. James Church is a church Catholic located in the city of Orihuela, built in the fifteenth century and reforms XVI and XVIII. It has a single nave and chapels side between buttresses, has two covers and a tower bell, and was declared a National Monument in 1933, with the law of 1985 Cultural Property .

Orihuela Episcopal Palace

Orihuela Episocpal Palace is a building style Baroque eighteenth century. It is located in the city of Orihuela, capital of the eponymous diocese. This building was the residence of the Bishop of Orihuela .It was declared a National Monument by Decree of October 31, 1975. Today is considered as a Cultural Monument in its category, legal status switched by law 16/1985 of the Parliament and 4 / 1998 of Valencia.

Palace of Rubalcava

The Palace of the Marquises of Ruvalcaba Ruvalcaba or Palace is a palace that once belonged Orihuela family and Heredia Sagredo Bassieres Marquis of Ruvalcaba. In the 1980's was acquired by the city of Orihuela, the current owner, as a place of great receptions in the city. Today, on the ground floor is the office of tourism Orihuela.

Tower of Cabo Roig

Tower of Cabo Roig is Located on the coast of Orihuela, in the resort of Cabo Roig. This is a military building type watchtower was built in the sixteenth century, to guard the coast and prevent attacks from pirates and Barbary. His place of location gives a much broader view of the area to watch.

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