Casa del Comte de Zanoguera
A 17th-century manor house on Plaza de la Constitución, in the old centre of Alboraya. Its façade stands out for the basket-handle arch over the door and the large balconied windows on the upper floor. It is named after Gilabert de Ça-Noguera, granted jurisdiction over the town in 1331; today it houses the tourist office, the seat of the D.O. Chufa de Valencia and an exhibition hall.
The name comes from Gilabert de Ça-Noguera, granted jurisdiction over Alboraya in 1331; the building that bears his title is a good deal later. The Casa del Comte de Zanoguera is a 17th-century manor house that presides over Plaza de la Constitución, in the old centre of Alboraya.
What to see on the façade
The eye goes first to the doorway with its basket-handle arch, that flattened curve typical of Valencian noble houses, and then to the large balconied windows on the upper floor. It rewards a slow look from the square before you step inside.
What is inside
Today the house wears several hats at once: it holds the town's tourist office, the seat of the D.O. Chufa de Valencia and an exhibition hall. It is also the natural place to start a visit and pick up information before heading to the church of the Asunción or out into the huerta.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see the Casa del Comte de Zanoguera for free?
Yes, it is a free-access building that houses the tourist office, the headquarters of the Chufa de Valencia D.O. and an exhibition hall.
Where is the Casa del Comte de Zanoguera?
It overlooks the Plaza de la Constitución, in Alboraya's old town.
How old is it and where does its name come from?
It is a 17th-century manor house; it takes its name from Gilabert de Ça-Noguera, who was granted jurisdiction over the town in 1331. Its basket-handle arch doorway and the large upper-floor balconies stand out.
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