Information about Sagunto, Valencia
Sagunto is an ancient city in Eastern Spain, in the modern fertile district of Camp de Morvedre in the province of Valencia. It is located in a hilly site, c. 30 km north of Valencia, close to the Costa del Azahar on the Mediterranean Sea.
Main sights
* The remains of the Citadel (Castell), may be seen the top of the hill. It preserves much of its picturesque walled ramparts, of Roman and Moorish origin.
* A Roman theater, partly restored in late twentieth century. It is found on the northern slope of the citadel hill. It was the first official National Monument declared in Spain (1896).
* The Gothic Esglèsia de Santa Maria (St Mary's Church), in the Plaça Major (Main Square).
* The Palau Municipal (City Palace), or town hall; a beautiful 18th century building with a neoclassical façade.
* The early Gothic Esglèsia del Salvador (Church of Our Savior).
* The narrow streets of the Juderia (Old Jewish Quarter), on the hillside in the way up to the citadel.
Main sights
* The remains of the Citadel (Castell), may be seen the top of the hill. It preserves much of its picturesque walled ramparts, of Roman and Moorish origin.
* A Roman theater, partly restored in late twentieth century. It is found on the northern slope of the citadel hill. It was the first official National Monument declared in Spain (1896).
* The Gothic Esglèsia de Santa Maria (St Mary's Church), in the Plaça Major (Main Square).
* The Palau Municipal (City Palace), or town hall; a beautiful 18th century building with a neoclassical façade.
* The early Gothic Esglèsia del Salvador (Church of Our Savior).
* The narrow streets of the Juderia (Old Jewish Quarter), on the hillside in the way up to the citadel.
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