Discover Loriguilla

Visitors choosing Loriguilla as a destination can consider its local history and architectural styles separately: the change of location shapes the chronology, while the church, Ermita, and Masía del Conde offer different architectural themes. This makes it possible to tailor a stay to interests in history, architecture, or excursions without conflating these aspects.

A change of location and its dates

The Embalse de Loriguilla reservoir was inaugurated on 27 November 1967, with a maximum capacity of 71 cubic hectometres. In February 1968, 794 residents moved to the new site in the Camp de Túria comarca; at the time, the area belonged to Riba-roja. These dates trace a brief, clearly dated period in the town’s history.

The parish church of San Juan Bautista was inaugurated on 1 March 1968. By then, the church in the old village had ceased operating, and residents had moved from the Serranía to the Camp de Túria comarca. The inauguration is therefore dated alongside the relocation, without the two events needing to be equated.

Church and Ermita: different architectural forms

The parish church of San Juan Bautista and its bell tower stand at the highest point in the municipality, occupying an area of 624 square metres. They display a rationalist and functionalist style typical of Franco-era architecture. The church thus combines a precise historical date with a clearly defined architectural classification.

By contrast, the Ermita de la Soledad is described mainly in terms of its floor plan and materials. It stands on a hill about one kilometre from Loriguilla, above the ancient Visigothic archaeological site of Pla de Nadal. Its rectangular floor plan, plastered brickwork, and carefully worked rubble masonry are distinctive architectural features. Other features include a single-pitched roof with Arabic tiles and a porch supported by five masonry pillars that widen towards the bottom. Whereas the parish church is notable for its stylistic classification, the Ermita offers specific forms and architectural elements for comparison.

Masía del Conde: tiles and former use

The tiles at the Masía del Conde are a distinct feature of its architecture. The entire interior is lined with multicoloured tiles decorated with geometric and Orientalist patterns. They were made in the kilns of Manises and hand-painted. Both their design and their origin and production are distinctive features of the building. An oil mill and wine-making vats were located on the north side of the courtyard. These elements offer further insight into the documented history of the Masía’s use, without being confused with its tile decoration.

Getting oriented for excursions

A map of the former municipal area of Loriguilla includes marked routes, photographs of places, and information useful to visitors on excursions. It brings together route markers and images to help with planning trips. If you are planning a specific outing, it is advisable to check the current route, as conditions may change.

A route from Valencia to Loriguilla follows the paved Camino Masía del Conde into the town. It then runs along Ángel Custodio, Joaquín Lleó, and Mayor streets to the square with the church and town hall. This route is a practical guide for getting there; roads and signage may change, so it is worth checking the latest route before setting off.

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