Alcalà de Xivert
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Alcalà de Xivert is a town and municipality in eastern Spain, in the province of Castellón, part of Valencia (autonomous community). Its population (2002 figures) was 6,164 inhabitants.
The town is located in a narrow valley between the two mountain ranges of Irta and Murs. It occupies a strong position for the control of the routes along the Mediterranean coast. Here stood a Moorish castle (the name of the town derives from Arabic al-qalat = "the castle") that was captured by James I of Aragon in 1234, who also resettled the place with Christian villagers.
In contemporary times the economy of the town is devoted mainly to tourism, with several beaches and a busy marina.
The landmark of the town is the Esglèsia de Sant Joan Baptista (Church of Saint John the Baptist), built in 1736-1766, with a large dome, a noteworthy Baroque portal, and an 68m high tower, which is visible from many miles away.
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