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City and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Sagunto (Valencian: Sagunt) is a city of 66,000 people (2018) in Valencia (province). It is best known for the remains of the ancient Iberian and Roman city of Saguntum, which played a significant part in the Second Punic War between the Carthaginians and the Romans.
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Castillo de Sagunto / Castle of Sagunto
This large hilltop fortification was established by the Iberians, who famously managed to hold back Carthaginian forces for eight months during the Siege of Saguntum at the beginning of the second Punic War. The fortress was later expanded by the Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, and was last used by French forces during the French occupation at the beginning of the 19th century. It stretches over 1 km along the top of a large hill, and is divided into seven separate precincts. Good views of the town below and of the sea can be had from multiple viewpoints along the outer walls.
Teatro Romano / Roman Theatre
Built in the 1st century BCE and carved out of the side of the mountain, this Roman theatre can seat 8000 people. Its restoration has not been without controversy, but it is still used during festivals.
La Judería / Jewish Quarter
This was the Jewish quarter until the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. Although the synagogue is no longer standing, the streets have been practically unaltered since medieval times. The main entrance through an archway known as the Portalet de la Sang, with other smaller arches demarcating the other entrances. The quarter includes the streets Antigons, Rams (Ramos), Segovia, Vella Sang (Sangre Vieja, the synagogue's former location), Teatre Romà (Teatro Romano), and Pere Cartagena (Pedro Cartagena).
Museo Histórico de Sagunto / History Museum of Sagunto
This 14th-century house is now a museum with Iberian and Roman archaeological artifacts, all excavated in Sagunto.
Templo de Diana / Temple of Diana
Dating from the 5th and 4th centuries BCE, these remains are of the only building that survived Hannibal's siege of Saguntum.
Vía del Pórtico
Located beneath a residential building, these Roman remains date from the 1st to the 5th centuries CE, and include a road with sidewalks, sewage network.
The cultural centre hosts temporary exhibits of contemporary art and photography by Valencian and Spanish artists.
Tower of Grau Vell
Grau Vell is a small village located just south of the modern port, on the site of the original ancient Iberian and Roman port; a number of ancient shipwrecks have been discovered just offshore here. For visitors the most interesting structure is a small 16th-century fortress, part of a network of coastal forts and towers built to defend against Barbary pirates.
Marjal del Moros
Literally 'Moor's Marsh', this protected wetland area is especially good for bird watching, and is critical habitat for several endangered species. There are a number of wooden walkways and bridges, allowing for closer observation.
Fallas
Like its larger neighbour Valencia, Sagunto celebrates Falles with the cridà (opening call of the festivities), the plantà (assembly of the satirical falla monuments to be eventually burnt), l'Ofrena (offering of flowers to the Virgen de los Desamparados), the mascletà (gunpowder demonstrations), fireworks, and finally the cremà (burning of the fallas).
Holy Week
The tradition of fraternities and processions of penitents in Sagunto goes back five centuries, and has been designated a 'Fiesta of National Touristic Interest' by the Spanish government.
Located in a former medieval palace, this is probably the most well-known restaurant in Sagunto and serves contemporary Valencian cuisine. Reservations can be made online .
An established French restaurant, with cozy ambiance and friendly service.
Has spaces for tents, campervans, and caravans, as well as apartments. Facilities include shared toilets and showers, beach bar, fitness centre, and supermarket. Prepaid Wi-Fi available. Pets are permitted for €2.90/night.
Nonsmoking throughout, has free Wi-Fi.
Has free Wi-Fi.
Has an outdoor pool and garden, fitness centre, and onsite bar/restaurant. Free Wi-Fi, parking €6.50/day
Rooms on the upper floors have terraces and/or sea views. Free Wi-Fi, bicycle rental and luggage storage available.
This modern and well-equipped hotel is located on one of the best beaches in Sagunto. Has non-smoking rooms, free Wi-Fi, and luggage storage.
Sagunto street market
A general street market, good for picking up fresh produce and various odds and ends.
Sagunto Port street market
Another street market.
By bus
AVSA operates three bus routes in Sagunto.
By taxi
A taxi stand is located in front of the train station.
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