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As you walk through Spanish cities, you\u2019ll come across them everywhere: Calle Jaume I. It sounds grand \u2014 like a tribute to one of the greatest conquerors in Spanish history. But if you look more closely, you\u2019ll notice that these street names are often not found in the most prestigious parts of town. Maybe it\u2019s a form of historical irony: perhaps Jaume I was mostly the king of the backstreets? <\/p>\n

The hero of the Reconquista \u2014 or not?<\/h4>\n

Jaume I, also known as Jaume the Conqueror, was the king of Aragon and Catalonia in the 13th century. His biggest claim to fame: reclaiming parts of Spain from the Moors, including Valencia and the Balearic Islands. These campaigns are still commemorated every year through the colourful Moros y Cristianos festivals<\/a> that pop up all over the Costa Blanca.
\nFor some Spaniards, he\u2019s a hero who brought Christianity back. For others\u2014especially in formerly Moorish regions\u2014he was more of a conqueror than a saviour. That mixed legacy might explain why streets named after him are more often found in working-class neighbourhoods than in upscale areas. <\/p>\n

Yet the influence of Jaume I<\/strong> can also be found in places with the grandeur you\u2019d expect from a king. Take the Alhambra Palace<\/strong> in Granada, a masterpiece of Moorish architecture later expanded and repurposed by Christian rulers. Its graceful arches and intricate mosaics are living proof of the complex cultural fusion Jaume I left in his wake. <\/p>\n

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Personal tip: <\/strong>visit the Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara in Alicante.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

One of the best places to learn more about Jaume I is the Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/a> in Alicante.
Legend has it that Jaume I once stood here, surveying the city as his troops launched their attack. Whether that\u2019s true is up for debate \u2014 but the view alone makes it worth the climb. And while you’re there, treat yourself to a tinto de verano<\/em> at one of the terrace bars in the old town. Who says history has to be boring? <\/p>\n

A king with a flair for drama<\/h4>\n

Jaume I knew how to craft a legend. In chronicles \u2014 often penned by his own court scribes \u2014 he was portrayed as a sort of medieval action hero. Some even claim he fought battles without armour to inspire his troops. Whether that\u2019s true is debatable, but one thing\u2019s certain: it created a myth that still lives on today. <\/p>\n

The irony of the street signs<\/h4>\n

Perhaps it\u2019s symbolic that Jaume I\u2019s name appears mostly in working-class neighbourhoods and not the city\u2019s grand boulevards. It shows that history is ultimately lived by everyone \u2014 not just kings and nobles. It\u2019s an ironic twist that fits perfectly with the Spanish sense of humour: even the mightiest conqueror, King Jaume I, can end up tucked away in the forgotten backstreets of town. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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