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A former fortress from the late 13th and early 14th centuries, built atop an earlier Muslim structure from the 12th century; it was altered in the 16th and 17th centuries. Notable architectural features include the Capilla de San Antonio Abad (Chapel of St. Anthony the Great) and the Sala Daurada, or Gilded Room. The building now houses the Museu Municipal (Museo Municipal), an art gallery with some valuable works including two Gothic altarpieces and a 15th-century Bible.
The Palace of the Counts of Cocentaina, located in the municipality of Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain, is a 14th-century medieval building. This building originated as an old fortress with four halls and four towers on donjons crowned by merlons.
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Museo de Fiestas de Moros i Cristians / Moors and Christians Museum
A small museum devoted to the history of the popular festival.
Casa-Museu del Comtat / Casa-Museo del Comtat
The 18th-century building is now home to the local archaeological and ethnological museum, which has on display some interesting archaeological artifacts found in the area.
Castillo de Cocentaina / Cocentaina Castle
The Gothic watchtower overlooking the town was built between the late 13th and early 14th centuries atop possible earlier Iberian and Moorish remains; it has been restored. It is generally closed, but the Ajuntament (ayuntamiento / town hall) will lend out keys on request (ID required). There are two possible access routes: one from the south via a steep footpath which starts near the train station, and the other via car from the north, with the last 200 m by foot.
Ermita de Santa Bárbara / St. Barbara Hermitage
The simple 13th-century chapel is of the so-called 'reconquista' style.
Castillo de Penella / Penella Castle
The ruined 13th-century fortress offers some great views of the area. The structure is also generally closed, but the town hall will lend out keys on request.