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After the
1829 earthquake Almoradí was obliged to construct safer buildings and
to plan the town with a view to minimizing the effects of any future
natural disasters. There are several interesting architectural features
in the village such as the Casino, the Church of San Andrés - with a
Christ similar to the one presiding over Río de Janeiro - and the
Ayuntamiento. Also of note is the Cortés Theatre, which puts on plays
of national standing and is one of only two permanent theatres in the
Vega Baja. The village is located near to the Segura River and enjoys
rich farmland where artichokes are grown. A water tribunal presides over
disputes between owners and imposes fines in Vellón reals (old Spanish
coins).
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