Church of Santiago

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The Church of Saint James is a former parish church in Spain. It is the only remaining building in Benicalaf, a formerly-populated village in the municipality of Benavites, in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre, Valencian Community. Constructed in the 19th century, it has been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural. ()

Local name: Iglesia de Santiago de Benicalaf Coordinates: 39°44'17"N, 0°14'52"W

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Church of Santiago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sagunto Castle, Teatre Romà de Sagunt, Les Raboses, Marjal i Estany d'Almenara.

4.6 miS
Monuments and statues, Museum, Forts and castles
Sagunto Castle, Sagunto
117 min walk • Sagunto Castle is a fortress overlooking the town of Sagunto, near Valencia in Spain. The site's history extends back over two thousand years and includes Iberian, Roman and medieval remains. During the Islamic period, the castle was known as Murbĩtar and Morvedre. The castle was declared a National Monument in 1931.
4.5 miS
Historical place, Archaeological site
Teatre Romà de Sagunt, Sagunto
116 min walk • The Teatro romano de Sagunto is a Roman theatre located in Sagunto, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1896. The Roman Theatre of Sagunto is located at the foot of the mountain crowned by Sagunto Castle.
6.2 miSW
Archaeological site
Les Raboses
159 min walk • The archaeological site of Les Raboses is located on the mountain with the same name in the municipality of Albalat dels Tarongers. This deposit is framed chronologically in the Bronze Age.
3.2 miE
Park
Marjal i Estany d'Almenara
83 min walk • The marsh of Almenara is a protected marsh of Spain that belongs to the Natura 2000 Network. It has 1,550 hectares, which have been included within the SCI. It is also included within the Catálogo de Zonas Húmedas de la Generalidad Valenciana...
4.4 miNE
Locality
Xilxes
113 min walk • Xilxes or Chilches is a municipality located in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain.
6.7 miNW
Park
Paraje Natural Municipal la Dehesa de Soneja
171 min walk • The Paraje Natural Municipal La Dehesa, with an area of 617,00 ha, is located in the municipality of Soneja in the province of Castellón.
1.3 miSW
Locality
Faura
33 min walk • One of the town's highlights is the stunning Church of San Juan Bautista. Built in the 18th century, this magnificent Baroque-style church boasts intricate architectural details and a grand bell tower that can be seen from afar.
5.3 miSW
Locality
Albalat dels Tarongers
137 min walk • Albalat dels Tarongers is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre in the Valencian Community, Spain.
4.4 miS
39°40'36"N • 0°16'21"W
Parroquia de El Salvador, Sagunto
113 min walk • Church
5 miSW
Locality
Gilet
128 min walk • Gilet is a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre in the Valencian Community, Spain.
1.6 miNE
Locality
Almenara
42 min walk • One of the main attractions in Almenara is the 16th-century Almenara Castle, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. History enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the castle's ruins and learning about its role in the region's past.