Discover Casa dels Berenguer in the heart of Sagunto
Published 07/02/2024
Start your time in Sagunto at a lovely building steeped in history where you can get your hands on all the information you’ll need for your getaway. Discover more.
A beautiful Gothic palace, Casa dels Berenguers in Sagunto is yet another example of the incredible architectural heritage you can visit in this great Roman destination. Today the building is an essential stop off for anyone visiting Sagunto as it houses a Visitor Centre where you can get your hands on all the information you could possibly need to make the most out of your time here.
As you stand in front of Casa dels Berenguers, you will be taken aback by the façade which still has a family coat of arms located above a semicircular arch framing the entrance. But the real surprises await inside where you can see the remains of magnificent buildings from other periods. Coming to see them is more than enough of a reason to visit Casa dels Berenguers.
The Gothic palace has an attic dating back to the 18th century and a patio with Renaissance arcades in addition to a cistern, whose architecture reveals that it was once a mikveh, a ritual bath used in Judaism. The patio has great ashlar walls that were once part of the ancient temple dedicated to the worship of the Goddess Diana.
Casa dels Berenguers will provide you with information about everything there is to see and do in Sagunto. The unusual layout of the building will capture your attention as will the steel and iron construction and decorative elements that speak of an industry that has a close relationship with the town. Even with its modern elements, the essence of the palace is still intact and its beauty will blow you away.
Start your explorations of Sagunto at Casa dels Berenguers and then set off on a discovery of an impressive destination. You can visit a castle whose history speaks of different civilisations, a striking Roman Theatre that still puts on cultural performances and streets oozing charm. Not to mention the beaches. Start planning your getaway today to a destination where both you and the kids will find plenty to get up to.