The Palacio de los Borgia, also known as Palacio de Benicarló, is in Plaza de San Lorenzo in the city of València. This aristocratic mansion was built in the Valencian Gothic and Renaissance style. Nowadays, it's the Valencian Parliament Building. It has been listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1931.
The Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari y San Pedro Mártir is a parish church in the historic centre of the city of València. The church was built in the Gothic style in the 15th century and has a spectacular 17th century Baroque decoration. It was listed as a National Historic and Artistic Monument in 1981.
The Iglesia de Santa Cruz is in Plaza de la Iglesia in Llombai. The monument has been listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1982.
The old church was founded by Bishop Ramón Gastó in 1329 and was dedicated to the Santos Juanes. The church became part of the Dominican convent by papal bull issued by Pope Paul III. The convent was a donation from Francisco de Borgia, first Marquis of Llombay, to commemorate his marriage to Leonor de Castro. The building was completed in 1548.
The Oratorio de lso Borgia, also known as Iglesia de la Torre (Church of the Tower), is in Canals, València. The church was built in the Early Gothic style, probably in the 13th century. The Oratory is opposite the Torre de los Borgia (Tower of the Borgias). It has undergone several refurbishments since it was built. In the 1980s refurbishment work was carried out mainly on the roof. Sampling has also revealed polychrome decoration.
The University of València was founded in 1499 under the name of Estudi General, and its purpose was to unify the various higher education centres around València in one single location.
The Torreón de los Borgia (the Borgia Watchtower) is in the Valencian town of Canals. It has been listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 2000.
The Palacio de los Marqueses de Albaida (Palace of the Marquis of Albaida) is in Plaza Major of the town of Albaida. building work on the palace was begun by Cardinal Juan Luis de Milà i Borgia and took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. The palace was the residence of the Marquis of the town of Albaida.
The Borgia plait is a sweet pastry traditionally made in the city of Gandía, consisting of finely chopped almonds and sweet "angel's hair" pumpkin.
In the Middle Ages the wealth of emerging cities was measured not so much in gold but in terms of the local products they could sell. Back then, one of the most precious commodities was sugar, an exotic and costly ingredient.
In Plaza de las Escuelas Pías, opposite the doors of the Antigua Universidad, you'll find a group of sculptures consisting of five bronze statues made by Manuel Boix. They depict five of the most famous Borgia family members: Popes Calixtus III and Alexander VI, their children César and Lucrecia de Borgia and the 4th Duke of Gandía and patron of the city, Francisco de Borgia. The statues were placed in Plaza de la Antigua Universidad in 1998.
A fortified Medieval farmhouse with three embrasures and a watchtower on each corner. The building was acquired by Alfonso de Borgia y Castro, youngest son of Francisco de Borgia. It was built during the 14th century and was the summer residence of the Royal Dukes, converted into a stately home for recreation and hunting.