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Benimaclet, originally mentioned in the “Llibre de Repartiment,” was a Muslim farmhouse that was donated to the Gimeno brothers and Garc\u00eda P\u00e9rez de Pina during the 13th-century conquest by James I. The toponym Benimaclet is derived from the Arabic “\u0628\u0646\u064a \u0645\u062e\u0644\u062f” (ban\u012b Ma\u1e2blad), meaning “children of Majlad,” with the Arabic prefix “Beni” typically translated as “children of.”<\/p>\n
In 1409, Benimaclet became a manor consisting of six blocks belonging to the chapter of the Cathedral of Valencia. As an agricultural center, it developed as a crossroads, with one road leading to the sea (now known as Calle Murta) and another providing connections to other towns and the city of Valencia (now known as Calle Bar\u00f3n de San Petrillo). Historical cartography reveals that in the early 19th century, the center of Benimaclet consisted of a small group of houses, with the number of blocks remaining relatively unchanged since the 15th century.<\/p>\n
The cadastral plan of 1933 showed an expansion towards the north and southeast, as well as the emergence of a new settlement to the south, while maintaining the area’s agricultural characteristics.<\/p>\n
The physical incorporation of Benimaclet into the city of Valencia resulted in an urban enclave that retained much of its identity amidst buildings characterized by congestion, density, and indifference. In 1972, after integrating into the city, it became a district, separating into the two current neighborhoods: Benimaclet and Cam\u00ed de Vera. The district is currently bordered by the municipality of Alboraya to the north, Algir\u00f3s to the east, El Pla del Real to the south, and Rasca\u00f1a and La Zaid\u00eda to the west. Remnants from the 19th century, such as signs indicating “Pueblo de Benimaclet” (The town of Benimaclet), can still be seen today. From 1764 to 1882, Benimaclet had its own independent local council, including its own mayor, until it became part of the city of Valencia. The last vestiges of local sovereignty ended in 1972.<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Drawbacks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#2f9a64″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”2em||||false|false” custom_padding=”1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#f7c621″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]Benimaclet captures the essence of a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood. With its mix of historical charm, cultural diversity, and lively atmosphere, residents and visitors can enjoy a bohemian lifestyle enriched by local markets, cafes, and artistic events.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Discover the history of Benimaclet, a district in Valencia, Spain, with its origins as a Muslim farmhouse. Learn about the benefits of its agricultural heritage, the drawbacks of urbanization, and its incorporation into the city. Explore the unique identity preserved within the bustling urban environment.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":215196,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32,2460],"tags":[2419,2421,2416,2422,253,2420,2418,2423,2015,2417],"class_list":["post-227542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-valencia","category-valencia-city-neighbourhoods","tag-agricultural-heritage","tag-benefits","tag-benimaclet","tag-drawbacks","tag-history","tag-incorporation","tag-muslim-farmhouse","tag-unique-identity","tag-urbanization","tag-valencia-district"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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