Llutxent

The origins of this village full of monuments are Muslim, and it was subsequently resettled by Jaime I and his son Pedro. In 1276 an important battle took place between the troops of Jaime I and the Morisco rebels. In times of Pedro II, the barony of Llutxent was set up and included the nearby villages of Quatretonda, Pinet and Benicolet. In the middle of the 14th century, the barony was sold to the Pròxida family, who was related with the beautification of the city and the construction of its main monuments.

The visit to Llutxent leads us to its Castle-Palace, built by the Pròxida between the 13th and 14th centuries, on the same site of an old Arabian fortress. In Valencian Gothic style, it has suffered several stylistic alterations and nowadays it is being restored. Its most outstanding elements are the four towers around it; the central parade ground; the stairs that lead to the noble area; and the different rooms in the low part used to keep farming implements and agricultural products.

The Parish Church of the Asunción, built in the 19th century to replace the previous one, houses important treasures, such as the Cruz de la Procesión (16th century) and the icon of the Santísima Faz. We recommend you to walk through the streets of Llutxent and observe its urban structure. You can also visit its surroundings and the Montsant, a regional, religious place of reference and the scene of the “Milagro de los Corporales” of Llutxent, an important miracle which took place in 1239. There we can find the most important monumental heritage of the town: the Chapel of the Virgen de la Consolación, built in the 18th century where there was an old cross from the 14th century. Inside the chapel there is a piece of pottery from Valencia (18th century) which tells the “Milagro de los Corporales”.

The Monastery of the Corpus Christi is also worth mentioning. It was built in the 15th century where the miracle took place. The main building is around the cloister and the oldest part is the Gothic refectory. Especially noteworthy are other areas such as the chapter house, several rooms for the novices, the granary, the stables, etc. The Church of the Corpus Christi is set in the monastery, in Mediterranean Gothic style from the 15th century. It was declared a National Monument in 1982 and they are worth mentioning its main façade and both chapels, Santísima Faz and Virgen María.

Finally, we also recommend you to visit the “Castillo del Xiu”, an Arabian fortress from the Almohad period whose function was to control the passage of the troops from the coast to the interior. Nowadays, the most visible part is the tank which supplied the inhabitants with water. After the Christian reconquest in the 13th century, the castle lost its defensive function and, with the passage of time, was abandoned.

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	Introduction \| Llutxent \| Albaida \| Ontinyent \| Bocairent \| Route on pdf Llutxent The origins of this village full of monuments are Muslim, and it was subsequently resettled by Jaime I and his son Pedro. In 1276 an important battle took place between the troops of Jaime I and the Morisco rebels. In times of Pedro II, the barony of Llutxent was set up and included the nearby villages of Quatretonda, Pinet and Benicolet. In the middle of the 14th century, the barony was sold to the Pròxida family, who was related with the beautification of the city and the construction of its main monuments. The visit to Llutxent leads us to its Castle-Palace, built by the Pròxida between the 13th and 14th centuries, on the same site of an old Arabian fortress. In Valencian Gothic style, it has suffered several stylistic alterations and nowadays it is being restored. Its most outstanding elements are the four towers around it; the central parade ground; the stairs that lead to the noble area; and the different rooms in the low part used to keep farming implements and agricultural products. The Parish Church of the Asunción, built in the 19th century to replace the previous one, houses important treasures, such as the Cruz de la Procesión (16th century) and the icon of the Santísima Faz. We recommend you to walk through the streets of Llutxent and observe its urban structure. You can also visit its surroundings and the Montsant, a regional, religious place of reference and the scene of the “Milagro de los Corporales” of Llutxent, an important miracle which took place in 1239. There we can find the most important monumental heritage of the town: the Chapel of the Virgen de la Consolación, built in the 18th century where there was an old cross from the 14th century. Inside the chapel there is a piece of pottery from Valencia (18th century) which tells the “Milagro de los Corporales”. The Monastery of the Corpus Christi is also worth mentioning. It was built in the 15th century where the miracle took place. The main building is around the cloister and the oldest part is the Gothic refectory. Especially noteworthy are other areas such as the chapter house, several rooms for the novices, the granary, the stables, etc. The Church of the Corpus Christi is set in the monastery, in Mediterranean Gothic style from the 15th century. It was declared a National Monument in 1982 and they are worth mentioning its main façade and both chapels, Santísima Faz and Virgen María. Finally, we also recommend you to visit the “Castillo del Xiu”, an Arabian fortress from the Almohad period whose function was to control the passage of the troops from the coast to the interior. Nowadays, the most visible part is the tank which supplied the inhabitants with water. After the Christian reconquest in the 13th century, the castle lost its defensive function and, with the passage of time, was abandoned. << Introduction \| Next stage>> Routes' index Up
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