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The noble, loyal and heroic city of Segorbe pulsates halfway between the highland of Aragón and the Valencian coast in the centre of the valley followed by the river Palencia between the Espadán and Calderona mountain ranges.

As well as being Alto Palancia’s administrative, commercial and religious capital (diocese of Segorbe/Castellón) it has an extensive historical and artistic heritage, was declared as a Cultural Interest Asset in 2002 and has very interesting natural areas. 
 
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The presence of men here in the Bronze Age is witnessed in the Municipal Archaeological Museum. On the same hill where the medieval fortress lays today, Segóbriga’s Celtiberian city was once built. The Romanisation was intense and on top of its acropolis a powerful Roman fortified hill-fort was later built. Subsequently, the Muslims built a castle on top of the important Visigoth bishop headquarters, which was later conquered in 1245-1246 by king Jaume I. The walls and towers embracing the old town date back to the middle ages.

Historical town
The tourist journey starts with a compulsory visit to the Cathedral (14th-16th centuries) and its Gothic cloister (13th century) where the Cathedral’s Museum which has one of the best collections of medieval panels is located.

Other interesting religious buildings are the San Martín church in the Agustinas convent, highlighted by Jacomart’s Gothic altarpiece and Ribalta’s paintings; and San Pedro Apóstol, San Joaquín and Santa Ana churches, the latter founded in 1642.

The Jail and Botxí (“executioner”) towers and the Verónica arch are parts of the ancient walled enclosure that have been preserved.

The following visit could well be to the headquarters of the local government, located in the majestic palace of the duques of Medinaceli. Next we will stop at the Municipal Archaeological and Ethnological Museum.

After having observed the Hospital’s neoclassic elements, let’s relax with a long but pleasant walk along Paseo Sopeña, around the Estrella hill, where the remains of a medieval fortress built on an Arab citadel are located. Another possibility to enjoy a moment of peacefulness could be to get away from it all by walking along the Botánico Pau bower.

Visitors will not host any doubt as to why Segorbe is part of the so-called “journey along water springs” as soon as they come to the Provincias or Cincuenta Caños fountains or a little bit further away, between Segorbe and Navajas, the large Esperanza springs. Finally, one of Segorbe’s indisputable charms is its craftsmanship, mainly pottery and walking stick manufacturing.

Water monument to fun and the arts
Segóbriga Park is the first inland water park in the province of Castellón. Its premises are packed with attractions for all ages: water areas communicated by bridges, jacuzzi, slides, a gift shop, a restaurant, etc. Yet the main difference between it and other water parks is the setting of the entire theme park in keeping with Segorbe’s most noteworthy architectural elements.

Festivities of Tourist Interest
A monument symbolic to the arrival of bulls and horses offers us several clues as to why this festivity has been declared of Tourist Interest, held from the 6th to the 12th of September after the patron festivities week in honour of the Virgen de Cueva Santa, Loreto and Esperanza.

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