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Built in the 14th century by the Borja family, the largely Gothic palace was renovated in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
The Ducal Palace of Gandia was, from the 14th century, the residence of the Royal Dukes of Gandía, and from 1485, the Borja family. It was the birthplace of Saint Francis Borja.
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Museo Arqueológico de Gandia / Gandía Archaeological Museum
This museum is devoted to the history of the area, and displays items dating from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age.
Marqués de González de Quirós Cultural Center
The 19th-century palace is now a venue for temporary art exhibits as well as concerts.
Great Pine Tower
So named from the pine tree that grows from the top, this is the only remaining and intact defensive tower from the city walls. It was built in the mid-15th century and restored in the 20th century. It is closed to the public but can be easily appreciated from the street.
Museo Fallero / Fallas Museum
This ethnographic museum is dedicated to illustrating and preserving traditions of the Fallas celebration.
Castillo de Bairén / Bairén Castle
This ruined hilltop fortress was probably established by the Romans; the current structure dates to the Moorish period. In 1097 it was the site of a battle between the Almoravids and El Cid, and in 1240 it came under Christian control. The castle can be accessed by an easy hike of just over 1 km, and has great views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.
Playa de Rafalcaid
Gandia's most southerly, semi-urban beach has small dunes with vegetation, and is a good place for kitesurfing.