GANDIA - EL GRAO DE VALENCIA,Murcia and Valencia,,Spain,Antique Map

HISTORICAL MAP CHART

GANDIA. a seaport of eastern Spain, in the province of Valencia; on the Gandia-Alcy and Alcira-Denia railways . Gandia is on the left bank of the river Alcy or Srpis, which waters one of the richest and most populous plains of Valencia and enters the Mediterranean Sea at the small harbour of Gandia (El Grao), 3 m. N.E. The chief ancient buildings of Gandla are the Gothic church, the college, founded by San Francisco de Borgia, director-general of the order of Jesus (1510-1572), and the palace of the dukes of GandIaa title held in the I5th and 16th centuries by members of the princely house of Borgia or Borja. A Jesuit convent, the theatre, schools and the palace of the dukes of Osuna, are modern. Besides its manufactures of leather, silk, velvet and ribbons, GandIa has a thriving export trade in fruit, and imports coal, guano, timber and flour.

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.