Known as "Arse" by the Iberians and "Saguntum" by the Romans, the old town still contains many archaeological remains and monuments that bear witness to its importance in the ancient world.

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Valencia (Region) Its first-century Roman theatre has been declared a national monument. Built using the concave shape of the mountain, it has excellent acoustics and has two semicircular seating areas dug out of the rock, accommodating 6,000 spectators; the stage is approximately 54 m long and 6.5 m wide, and the building facade is approximately 90 m long. Hannibal's siege of the Iberian town of As brought the city of Rome into favor. The Valencia region is located on a hill that overlooks the fertile irrigated area of ​​the city and has a castle almost a kilometer long that encloses a large space surrounded by Roman and medieval walls. The castle is mainly Moorish, with Iberian and Roman remains. Its elongated ruins, divided into seven squares, still preserve parts of the forum, cisterns, walls and retaining walls, the basilica, the Curia and the Roman "tavern". Sagunto's main square, with its arcades leading to the Jewish Quarter and the Castle, is the commercial and cultural heart of this medieval town. It retains column shafts from the Roman era. The Gothic Santa Maria Church overlooks the square, and next to the church stands the neoclassical town hall. The Jewish Quarter has narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses and pointed arches connecting the streets. The Mayor Street is home to magnificent aristocratic palaces. The remains of the walls of the Church of El Salvador, the Monastery of La Sangler, and the Temple of Diana are also witnesses to the city's history. This is the Temple of Artemis, the only building that was not affected by the occupation by the Carthaginian general Hannibal. Saguntum". The remains of the circus (2nd-3rd century AD) are preserved next to the Palencia River, as well as the bridge over the river. and the gate to the Roman circus. Not far from Sagunto is its port, with 13 km of sandy beaches dotted with dunes, attracting tourists seeking sun and sea. #February2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia