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Biar is
proud of its history and in 1995 commemorated the 750th anniversary of
a decisive event: the town's conquest by the troops of Jaime I and its
subsequent inclusion in the kingdom of Aragon. Biar's imposing castle,
a National Monument, dates back to Islamic times and can be seen when
approaching the town from Cañada, Alcoy and Villena. Currently the
castle is undergoing restoration work and cannot be visited. Below the
castle, towards the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, is the old town centre
that has been tastefully preserved and renovated, with many fountains
and stairways. On the Plaza del Ayuntamiento the church, dedicated to
the Assumption of the Virgin, has a Renaissance façade and a
magnificent Baroque sacristy. Biar's attractions also include its
beautiful scenic landscape.
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