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In order to combat these assaults and to protect its people, Xàbia developed a defensive style town with strong stone walls, military lookout towers with a beautiful fortress church. Over the decades, and three major eras of wealth and expansion, Xàbia has preserved some gems of architecture and history. For students and art lovers, Xàbia is a great place to study your History of Fine Arts and Architecture with a focus on the regional Mediterranean history and culture.