Polinyà De Xúquer: Culture, Magic and Architectural History

Culture and Architectural History

The Casa del Lloc de Sinyent was protected by Decree 15/2018 as an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Monument category. As a civil Gothic building, it has a 14th-century loggia. One of the defining buildings in the complex originated in the early 14th century.

The Iglesia Parroquial de la Santa Cena de Nuestro Señor was built between 1720 and 1743. It combines Baroque elegance with Neoclassical elements in a single-nave space decorated with murals and Valencian tiles from the 18th century. Two portals are dedicated to the Eucharist and Saint Sebastian; there is also a large altarpiece depicting the Last Supper and a three-part bell tower.

The Ermita de Sant Sebastià is a small rectangular chapel from the 16th century with a pointed barrel vault. The restored public washhouse is located on the edge of Polinyà de Xúquer’s town centre. La Casota is an agricultural building from the mid-18th century, designed as a country house. Those wishing to compare architectural styles can distinguish between sacred, civil and agricultural forms of construction here.

The former mill of the Barony of Corbera has an original structure dating from the 14th century. Today, it preserves only the millstones and the entire network of channels and water conduits leading to the mill.

Experiences, Routes and Events

The Casa Museo de la Magia features more than 25 interactive installations with optical illusions, puzzles, challenges, impossible objects and entertaining photo backdrops. In its museum area, it displays more than 1,000 historical pieces.

At least once a month, the Casa Museo de la Magia offers scheduled visits and shows. Access is possible only during these scheduled events and with advance reservation.

The Ruta dels Assuts begins at the pedestrian bridge next to the Camí de la Mota in Polinyà de Xúquer, between Ronda Joan Fuster and Carrer Sant Josep, and is 16 kilometres long including the return journey. The route running through Polinyà de Xúquer is slightly more than 16 kilometres long and can be completed on foot or by bicycle.

The destinations mentioned differ significantly in form: sacred and civil buildings stand alongside an agricultural building and a former mill. The museum combines historical pieces with interactive installations, while the Ruta dels Assuts can be completed on foot or by bicycle as a 16-kilometre route. The Festes d’Agost and the Ullals de la Font are also among the highlights mentioned.

Polinyà de Xúquer’s festival calendar centres largely on the Festes d’Agost. The Ullals de la Font are among the touristically interesting places in Polinyà de Xúquer.

Further Places

Further places: Benifairó De La Valldigna, Alcàntera De Xúquer, Jaraguas, Palma de Gandía, Benifaió, Quartell, Náquera and Picassent.

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