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Places 28th March 2024 A BIKE TRIP TO SAGUNTO FROM VALENCIA…
By: 247valenciaSagunto Castle is located 23km north of Valencia within the Sierra Calderona mountains. Formerly known as ‘Arse’ by the Iberians, a name likely to bring a small smile to 99% of English speakers, it has a long history beginning with the Iberians in the early Iron Age. Marked by orange groves, desolate farmland and motorways, […]
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Places 30th July 2022 TRIP TO SAGUNTO FROM VALENCIA
By: 247valenciaLocated 30km outside of Valencia centre, Sagunt or Sagunto is best known for the remains of the ancient Iberian Fortress and the Roman City of Saguntum. Upon arrival, the remains of Sagunto Castle can be seen perched on the top of the hill and crowning the city below. It runs about 1km in length and […]
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Music 3rd August 2020 VALENCIA MUSIC… JOAQUÍN RODRIGO (1901-1999)
By: 247valencia24/7 Valencia: Could you tell us more about the legendary Valencian born composer? Fundación Victoria y Joaquín Rodrigo: “Joaquín Rodrigo was born in Sagunto (Valencia) on 22 November 1901, the day of Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music. At the age of three, he lost his sight as a result of a diphtheria epidemic. […]