Jávea House of Culture

The House of Culture of Xàbia is located in the old town, specifically in Plaça de Baix, 6, at the foot of the Town hall. Its building is relatively new, although the place it occupies has a great history.

Building of the House of Culture

Building history

The current building was built in 2003, but the site it occupies had great historical relevance since it was the site of the "Casa del Mayorazgo or Codol" (more information in this link), belonging to the wealthy Bas family.

Casa Falange or Casa del Mayorazgo- Photo Salvador Crespo

Later, it became known as Committee House, because the Republican Committee of Xàbia was installed in it during the years 36-37. After the Civil War it became the headquarters of the Phalanx, name by which the house was known until the construction of the House of Culture. The Falange House began to be demolished in 2001 to give rise, two years later, to the current House of Culture.

Old photo of Casa Falange-Photo AMX

A highlight of the old building was the heraldic shield that reigned over the upper part of the facade belonging to the Bas family, the first owner of this house.

Shield located in the upper part of the Casa Falange-Photo AMX

Archaeological finds

The House is built on a plot of 283,88 square meters. In the archaeological excavation that preceded the works, a rich set of ceramic materials from the XNUMXth / XNUMXth centuries was found.

Ceramic plate found in the excavations of the House of Culture

These remains are preserved in the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Municipal Soler Blasco. The House of Culture, as such, was inaugurated on April 24, 2003.

Excavations of the future House of Culture / Photo: Museu de Xàbia

Facilities and departments

The House of Culture is divided into four floors:

Basement, where the auditorium or multipurpose room with a capacity for 100 people is located where cultural events such as puppet festivals, theaters, conferences, meetings, film projections, etc. are held.

Assembly hall of the House of Culture

In addition, this space is available to any non-profit person, entity or association that needs a space to hold conferences, meetings, assemblies, etc., always with prior reservation.

The mezzanine, the entrance area where the concierge and Monjove's department are located.

Monjove facilities

On the first floor is the Juventut Office, the Education Office and the Party Department. And on the top or second floor, the Department of Culture and Language Normalization and Citizen Participation.

Interior of the House of Culture

Hours and contact

The House of Culture offers a wide schedule during the morning and afternoon. On weekends it opens its doors in case some of the events on the cultural agenda take place at its facilities.

Winter time

Monday to Thursday: from 8:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. and from 16:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.
Friday: from 8:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. and from 17:00 p.m. to 22:00 p.m.

Summer schedule

Monday to Friday: from 8:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: from 17:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.

For any questions, you can call 96 579 43 44 or by email at cultura@ajxabia.org

Images

XNUMXth century ceramic plate