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Established in the 14th century with expansions built in the 17th and 18th centuries, this significant monastery incorporates the styles of Valencian Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque. The monastery was dissolved in 1835 and has since been in private hands; it was opened to the public in 2005. Especially noteworthy are the Mudejár cloister, Nicolás Borrás' fresco of the Saint Supper, the 16th-century gold monstrance, and the 20th-century romantic gardens.
The Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba is a monastic building of Valencian Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles constructed between the 14th and 18th centuries, located in the municipal area of Alfauir, (Valencia), Spain, about 8 km. from the well-known city of Gandia.
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Museo Fallero / Fallas Museum
This ethnographic museum is dedicated to illustrating and preserving traditions of the Fallas celebration.
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.
Palacio Ducal de los Borja / Borja Ducal Palace
Built in the 14th century by the Borja family, the largely Gothic palace was renovated in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
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.
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.