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City and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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City Hall
Erected at the beginning of the 18th century. It features a Tuscan-style façade rising up over a colonnade.
co-cathedral of Saint Mary
Built in a Gothic-style in the 13th century and reconstructed one century later after destruction by fire. The present building is another reconstruction after the demolition ordered by the council during the Spanish civil war (1936).
The cathedral's bell tower
Hemp Exchange Market
Built during the first half of the 17th century to be used by traders in hempen cloth and ropes, a very important activity in the area at the time. Today the building is used by the university for cultural events and temporary exhibitions.
A basilica devoted to an image of the Virgin Mary found in 1366 by a farmer when he was ploughing his lands. The original 14th-century chapel was extended to its present Baroque form during the 16th century.
Museo de Etnología / Ethnological Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
EACC / Contemporary Art Space of Castellón
Military History Museum
Museo del Mar / Sea Museum
Planetarium
Park at the exact location where the 40th parallel north meets the prime meridian. Around 4 km from the city centre.
Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos de Castellón
A venue for theatre (in Spanish), modern dance, and classical and other music performances. There is also an art exhibition area with changing exhibits, along with an accompanying giftshop. The building was designed by Catalán architect Carlos Ferrater.
Has an onsite bar, nonsmoking rooms, and bicycles for rent. Free Wi-Fi, parking €10/day.
Has an onsite fitness centre and restaurant which can accommodate special meals by request. Free Wi-Fi, parking €12/day.
Well-situated by the Pinar de Castellón Beach, near the Costa Azahar Golf Course and the port area. Has an outdoor pool, fitness centre, onsite bar/restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.
Has an onsite restaurant, fitness centre, nonsmoking rooms, and free Wi-Fi. Pets permitted on request.
Has an onsite restaurant, fitness centre, and nonsmoking rooms. Free Wi-Fi, parking €12/day.
Centrally located, next to the theatre and city hall. Facilities include a fitness centre, onsite bar/restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Private parking €13.75/day.
Mercado Central / Central Market
A standard food market selling local produce, meat, and fish, and has an onsite bar/café.
flea market
A good place to find an assortment of second-hand goods.
A weekly street market for local produce and other goods.
By plane
By train
By bus
By car
The A-7 motorway links the city to Valencia and Tarragona further north.
The city is so small and flat that one of the best ways to get around is by using the city bike-sharing system, Bicicas. It costs €2 per day, €6 per week, or €10 per month.es to read more details and to sign up.
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