Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Segorbe is a town of about 8,900 people (2018) in Castellón (province). Segorbe's bull-running week (semana de Toros) in September attracts 200,000 visitors each year.
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Castillo de Sopeña / Star Castle
The remains of a Moorish castle, which were possibly built on top of an Iberian fortress. Little remains of the castle today, as in the 18th century it was used as a source of building material for other construction. However the hill provides good views over the town and the surrounding area.
City Walls
The earliest foundations of the city walls date from the Roman period; the wall was heavily modified by the Arabs in the 11th century, while the majority of the remaining wall visible today dates largely from the 14th century. The longest section of the wall runs along the length of Calle Argén.
Argen Gate
The old Arabic gateway to the city.
Torre del Botxí / Executioner's Tower
So called as it was once the residence of the town's executioner, the 14th-century watchtower is part of the remnants of the city walls.
Prison Tower
Also connected to the city wall, and dating from the 14th century.
Aqueduct
The first aqueduct was built by the Moors in the 11th century; this one dates from the 14th. It is most easily viewed from where it crosses C/ Colón.
Arch of Veronica
This entrance to the old city is believed to be of Moorish origin, although some historians believe it may be Roman.
This ducal palace was built in the 16th century by the King of Aragon, it was acquired by the municipality in the late 19th century. Two especially noteworthy Mudéjar elements survive in the building, including an ornate wooden ceiling in the Salón de Plenos, and an intricate pair of wooden doors.
Segorbe Cathedral
Formerly a mosque, the church was rebuilt in the 13th century in the Valencian Gothic style. Parts of the building were renovated in the 16th and 18th centuries, and only the cloister has retained its original form. The cathedral museum houses one of the better collections of Valencian Gothic paintings in the community, and also has a piece by the Italian early Renaissance painter Donatello. It is well worth climbing the bell tower for a good view of the city walls, and visiting the 13th-14th century crypt (access on C/ Colón).
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
The building was constructed in 1792 from blocks from the castle, and showcases archaeological finds from the area. On the first floor are artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iberian, Roman, Moorish, and medieval periods, while the second floor is dedicated to regional handcrafts.
Museum of Olive Oil
Located in a former olive oil mill, the museum's exhibits illustrate the process of extraction.
Centro Cultural Olga Raro / Olga Raro Cultural Centre
A venue for temporary art or ethnographic exhibits.
Pleasantly situated on the bank of the Palancia River, the unusual fountain has 50 spouts with 50 coats of arms, one for each province in Spain.
Running of the Bulls and Horses
Although not as well-known as Pamplona's Sanfermines, Segorbe's festival is just as old, dating from at least the 14th century, and has been designated a Festival of International Touristic Interest by the Spanish government. Unlike other bull runs, it is distinguished by the use of horses to guide the bulls as they run through the town, and by the absence of barriers protecting onlookers, who prod the bulls on with sticks or canes. An estimated 20,000 spectators participate each day in this event.
At 12:00 each day a dozen bulls are collected from the nearby hamlet of Peñalba and driven across the river and along C/ Argén to the Torre del Verdugo (Torre del Botxí), which they reach at about 13:00. The roads are lined with spectators, and a few daredevils will attempt to run with the bulls as they pass; there are several good perches along the city walls from which to observe the action.
At Torre del Verdugo six bulls are then selected for the carrera (running), which begins promptly at 14:00, signaled by a firecracker. The bulls and horsemen then thunder along C/ Colón to the provisional bullring at the Plaza de la Cueva Santa, where they are held in pens until the evening's bullfights. The entire run lasts just about a minute, with throngs of spectators who had previously been milling about frantically running to the sides of the street to evade the bulls. The horsemen then return to the starting point, with great applause and fanfare.
Specializes in rice dishes.
A renovated old house with a well-regarded onsite restaurant as well as a pub-café. Free Wi-Fi, no parking.
A modern family-run, non-smoking hotel. The onsite restaurant specializes in traditional regional cuisine. Has free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and bicycle rental; private parking €7/day.
Located in a renovated 18th-century hospital. The building is non-smoking, and the onsite restaurant can accommodate special diets by prior request. Free Wi-Fi, onsite spa and fitness centre (extra fee), private parking €10/day.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, and also has bungalows for rent. Has toilets and showers, an onsite restaurant, and pool. Pets permitted.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans. Has toilets and showers, pets permitted.
Segorbe Nostrum
The cooperative sells local olive oils made from Espadán olives, the most famous of which is Segorbe Nostrum.
A cooperative which sells local wines.
Sells handmade walking sticks, including for hiking.
street market
A weekly street market for local produce and other goods.
By bus
On weekdays Autocares Herca (+34 963 491 250) runs seven buses daily from Valencia, and one bus daily from Sagunto, with the Segorbe bus stop a few blocks from the old centre (C/ Alicante, 5).
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