House of las Rocas
Its origins date back to 1434, when it was created to store the floats and the objects used during public celebrations, such as banners, pennants, costumes, Corpus Christi platforms, Eagles, Giants and Big-Heads, as well as other items associated with civic festivities. Today, it houses the ceremonial floats known as Rocas, the three Eagles and the frameworks of the Giants.
The exceptionally tall entrance door stands out on the façade, allowing the monumental floats to pass through. These are, in fact, the building's most important feature. Their name recalls the original design of these wagons, on which biblical mystery plays were performed. They are believed to have become part of the Corpus Christi procession at the beginning of the 15th century, although they also took part in other civic celebrations.
The Casa de las Rocas also preserves the three Eagles associated with Saint John the Evangelist. Although relatively modern, they are made of wood and gilded papier-mâché and were created by Luis Roig Alos. The frameworks of the Giants, together with their costumes, are of greater symbolic than artistic value.