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Villena is located in the autonomous community of Valencia, in the Alicante Province, Spain. As the main municipality of the region, Villena plays the role of the capital in the comarca of the Alto Vinalopo. The settlement of Villena dates back from Middle Paleolithic era from which the first evidences of the community are available. The population of Villena reaches approximately 35,220 inhabitants.

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The Atalaya Castle is located in Villena. In the past, it played the role of the frontier between Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon. The exact date of the castle being built is unknown, but it is certain that that construction surfaced before the 12^th century, since it is mentioned in Arab sources from 1172. In 1931, it was declared a Historical-Artistic Monument and it can be very interesting to visit for those passionate about history and archeology.

The Archaeological Museum in Villena is a great follow up site that you have to visit after the castle. Through a tour of the museum, you will understand even more about the past of this community and about the numerous archaeological discoveries found here, which have marked the way in which evolutionary stages and various eras have blended into the creation of this city.

Moors and Christians is a festival held in Villena. The main goal of the event is to celebrate the mixture of these two religions and cultures into the community. Both Christians and Moors have had a great influence on the past formation of the city and that is why they have to be acknowledged and celebrated in the proper way. The festival also takes place in other cities from the Valencian community.

Saint James Church is one of the main landmarks of the city. The beautiful Gothic Catholic monument is representative for Villena and it is one of the sites you will not want to miss during your tour of the city. You can admire the beautiful Gothic decorations of the church and all the arrangements that are made within, as this will be an interesting site to see even if you are a religious person or not.