Essentials

Segorbe’s historic centre breathes the past. As you wander the pretty streets, you will come across sights and buildings that tell the town’s story. Even the layout of the roads is a vestige of the civilisations that once lived here.

Listed a Site of Cultural Interest, the historic centre of Segorbe has a number of different sights and monuments that you should absolutely put on your to-visit list.

The first should be Castillo, a fortress sitting atop Sopeña hill. From this vantage point you can soak up beautiful views over the countryside enveloping the river Palancia as well as the Sierra de Espadán mountainscape.

Another sight is Torre de la Cárcel, the prison tower, which is located next to one of the old gates into the town. While you’re here, you should take the opportunity to admire the Medieval walls, which are well-preserved and one of the most historic archaeological remains in Segorbe.

And then there is the Medieval aqueduct. Dating to the 11th and 12th centuries, this construction showcases the feat of engineering that once supplied water to the town.

Arco de la Verónica is an historic archway which displays the image of Santa Faz. Historians disagree about the origins of the arch, with some dating it to the Muslim period while others attributing it to Roman and even Medieval times.

As you spend time walking the streets of the historic centre and admiring the various points of interest, you will be transported back in time. Segorbe will soon win your heart.

Of a single nave with rich Baroque decoration, ornamental elements of leaves, little roses, baskets, cherubim and tenantes. The outside presents an interesting play of volumes and a good façade.

It started to be built at the end of the 18th century with materials from the debris of the castle. Of a rectangular floor plan surrounding a central cloister of double height in one of the corners of which a turret arises with Escorial capitals.

The oldest in the city. It was consecrated in 1247. It hardly conserves its general structure, corresponding to the "Reconquest Temples", with transverse arches and a wooden roof.

It was the church of the Dominican Fathers. It corresponds to the 17th century and worthy of attention is the interior Latin cross floor plan, cupola and galleries above the chapels. The spatial concept varies due to the difference in proportions and to the high bases of the pilasters.

Castillo de Enguera, Enguera Castle, makes a great destination for your hike. On your walk to the castle, which is located not far from the municipality, you will make your way through the outskirts of Enguera, which are full of places that you will enjoy exploring.

Defence was the castle’s raison d’être. The earliest parts of the fortress have been dated back to the 9th century while the latest remains were from the 18th: the castle certainly had a very long lifetime.

Listed a Site of Cultural Interest, Enguera Castle – also known as Encomienda de Enguera Castle - was part of an extensive network of defence infrastructure, which provided surveillance over the surrounding terrain. It belonged to the Order of Santiago, and around it are located the ruins of an Iberian settlement. Your walk will be a journey back in time.

After your hike, we recommend visiting interesting sights like the Archaeological Museum and the Ethnological Museum as well as taking a stroll through the centre to gaze at the manor houses. Start planning your visit today and get ready to visit a monument that has centuries of history between its walls.

The building was constructed during the era of the Reconquest. It is of a primitive Gothic style, with just one nave, although at a later date two bodies and a Rococo side room were added. It currently constitutes the seat of the Cofradía de la Sang (Fraternity of the Blood), who keep a statue of the Virgen de la Soledad, the patron saint of the city, within its walls.

It was originally an Arabic tower that gave access to the city. Later an almudín was built next door, which was a building to store and weigh the wheat before taking it to the mills. In the XIX Century it became home to a Masonic lodge foundation, and was decorated with frescos depicting daily life in ancient Egypt. Inside are preserved pottery vessels, Roman mosaics, lamps and other antiques.

The Torre del Consell stands out because of the clock it has at the top. It is a mechanism from which two well-known human figures appear; Miguel Calendura, the larger one, makes the hours sound, and Vicentet Calendureta, the smaller of the two, announces the quarters.

The walled enclosure was used by the Christians to protect them from the surrounding Muslim populations. The wall was reconstructed, with modifications and restorations. The walls were once plagued with towers, from those that have survived are highlighted the Torre de Calaforra and the Tower del Consell.