Segorbe

城市概覽

Segorbe has been inhabited since the earliest of times, due to its strategic location with fertile lands, a navigable river, and springs. During the Islamic era (8th-13th centuries) Segorbe was considered to be one of the most important cities of the Muslim province of Toledo. Its last Muslim ruler converted to Christianity in the early 13th century, and it was later occupied by King Jaime I of Aragon, who used it as a base for the conquest of Valencia. In modern times the town is known for olive oil and wine, and for its annual running of the bulls.

1 Oficina de Turismo, Plaza Alto Palancia, s/n, ☏ +34 964 713 254, [email protected]. M-F 09:00-14:00 16:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 16:00-18:00, Su and holidays 10:00-14:00; 15 Jun - 15 Sep: daily 17:00-19:00. (updated Aug 2017)

如何抵達

By train 1 Estación de Tren de Segorbe-Ciudad, Explanada de la Estación, 2, ☏ +34 912 432 343 (station), +34 912 320 320 (tickets). Renfe regional train line C5 arrives six times daily from Estació de València Nord, with a change of trains required in Sagunto. There is also regular medium-distance service with Teruel, Zaragoza, and Cartagena. (updated Sep 2017)

By bus On weekdays Autocares Herca (☏ +34 963 491 250) runs seven buses daily from Valencia, and one bus daily from Sagunto, with the Segorbe 2 bus stop a few blocks from the old centre (C/ Alicante, 5). Schedules for Valencia can be found here, and schedules for Sagunto can be found here. Autocares Samar also runs frequent buses from Valencia through Sagunto, with the 3 bus stop located a bit further south, at the corner of Avda España and Plaza de la Constitución. Likewise, a schedule and fares are available online.

當地交通

The town is very small and easily navigable by foot.

必看景點

1 Castillo de la Estrella (Castillo de Sopeña / Star Castle) (Sopeña Hill). The remains of a Moorish castle, which were possibly built on top of an Iberian fortress. Little remains of the castle today, as in the 18th century it was used as a source of building material for other construction. However the hill provides good views over the town and the surrounding area. (updated Sep 2017) Murallas Medievales (City Walls), C/ Argén. The earliest foundations of the city walls date from the Roman period; the wall was heavily modified by the Arabs in the 11th century, while the majority of the remaining wall visible today dates largely from the 14th century. The longest section of the wall runs along the length of Calle Argén. (updated Sep 2017) 2 Portal del Argén (Argen Gate). The old Arabic gateway to the city. (updated Sep 2017) 3 Torre del Verdugo (Torre del Botxí / Executioner's Tower). Tu-Su 12:00-13:00. So called as it was once the residence of the town's executioner, the 14th-century watchtower is part of the remnants of the city walls. €2 (adults), €1 (seniors), free (children under 12). (updated Sep 2017) 4 Torre de la Cárcel (Prison Tower), C/ de la Torre, 2. Tu-Su 12:00-13:00. Also connected to the city wall, and dating from the 14th century. €2 (adults), €1 (seniors), free (children under 12). (updated Sep 2017) 5 Acueducto (Aqueduct). The first aqueduct was built by the Moors in the 11th century; this one dates from the 14th. It is most easily viewed from where it crosses C/ Colón. (updated Sep 2017) 6 Arco de la Verónica (Arch of Veronica), C/ Verónica. This entrance to the old city is believed to be of Moorish origin, although some historians believe it may be Roman. (updated Sep 2017) 7 Ayuntamiento, Plaza Agua Limpia, 2, ☏ +34 964 132 020. M-F 08:00-15:00. This ducal palace was built in the 16th century by the King of Aragon, it was acquired by the municipality in the late 19th century. Two especially noteworthy Mudéjar elements survive in the building,

體驗活動

Festivals

1 Entrada de Toros y Caballos (Running of the Bulls and Horses). From M-Su of the 1st or 2nd week of September. Although not as well-known as Pamplona's Sanfermines, Segorbe's festival is just as old, dating from at least the 14th century, and has been designated a Festival of International Touristic Interest by the Spanish government. Unlike other bull runs, it is distinguished by the use of horses to guide the bulls as they run through the town, and by the absence of barriers protecting onlookers, who prod the bulls on with sticks or canes. An estimated 20,000 spectators participate each day in this event.At 12:00 each day a dozen bulls are collected from the nearby hamlet of Peñalba and driven across the river and along C/ Argén to the Torre del Verdugo (Torre del Botxí), which they reach at about 13:00. The roads are lined with spectators, and a few daredevils will attempt to run with the bulls as they pass; there are several good perches along the city walls from which to observe the action.At Torre del Verdugo six bulls are then selected for the carrera (running), which begins promptly at 14:00, signaled by a firecracker. The bulls and horsemen then thunder along C/ Colón to the provisional bullring at the 13 Plaza de la Cueva Santa, where they are held in pens until the evening's bullfights. The entire run lasts just about a minute, with throngs of spectators who had previously been milling about frantically running to the sides of the street to evade the bulls. The horsemen then return to the starting point, with great applause and fanfare. (updated Sep 2017)

購物

1 Cooperativa Agrícola San Isidro (Segorbe Nostrum), Avda España, 119, ☏ +34 964 713 335, [email protected]. The cooperative sells local olive oils made from Espadán olives, the most famous of which is Segorbe Nostrum. (updated Sep 2017) 2 Masía de la Hoya, Avda Navarro Reverter, 1, ☏ +34 964 713 484. A cooperative which sells local wines. (updated Sep 2017) 3 Segorbina de Bastones, Ctra Segorbe-Castellnovo, km 2, ☏ +34 964 137 425, [email protected]. M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-13:00. Sells handmade walking sticks, including for hiking. (updated Sep 2017) 4 Mercadillo (street market), C/ Colón. Th mornings. A weekly street market for local produce and other goods. (updated Oct 2017)

美食

1 Arrocerías Casa Alba, C/ La Rioja, 146 y 147 (Polígono La Esperanza), ☏ +34 964 713 110, [email protected]. M-Th 09:00-19:00, F 09:00-20:30, Sa 09:00-14:00, Su 09:00-21:00. Specializes in rice dishes. (updated Sep 2017)

住宿

Lodging 1 Hospedería El Palen, C/ Franco Ricart, 9, ☏ +34 964 710 740, [email protected]. Check-in: 12:00-23:30, check-out: 12:00. A renovated old house with a well-regarded onsite restaurant as well as a pub-café. Free Wi-Fi, no parking. Doubles from €60. (updated Sep 2017) 2 Hotel María de Luna, Avda Comunidad Valenciana, 2, ☏ +34 964 711 313, [email protected]. Check-in: after 12:00, check-out: before 12:00. A modern family-run, non-smoking hotel. The onsite restaurant specializes in traditional regional cuisine. Has free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and bicycle rental; private parking €7/day. Doubles from €59, including breakfast. (updated Sep 2017) 3 Hotel Spa Martín el Humano, C/ Fray Bonifacio Ferrer, 7, ☏ +34 96