Cultural Itinerary in Castellón de la Plana: A Journey Through Art and History

Discover this cultural itinerary in Castellón de la Plana and plan a getaway where art, monuments and history take centre stage. We have designed it to be enjoyed over two days, but if you have more time, the experience will surely be even better. Get ready to see this city like never before. You're going to love this plan!

Cultural Route in Castellón de la Plana: Day 1

A cultural itinerary in Castellón de la Plana should begin with its real driving force, its Central Market. Here, among delicious products, you will discover a fascinating building. Castellón de la Plana Town Hall is a stately Baroque building that should definitely be on your list, along with the Old Casino, which was originally an 18th-century mansion.

Santa María la Mayor Church and El Fadrí Bell Tower, along with the 17th-century Lonja del Cáñamo, or Hemp Exchange, are other stops on this tour, which continues on to the 18th-century Episcopal Palace. Finish by visiting the beautiful Post Office Building. This gorgeous example of Valencian Art Nouveau, or Modernismo, is not to be missed. Neither are the beautiful buildings located in the Plaza de la Farola.

After such an intense tour, you'll surely want to recharge your batteries with a delicious ximo, a small sandwich filled with tomato pesto, tuna and egg. But our tour isn't over yet! Your cultural itinerary wouldn't be complete without a visit to the museums of Castellón de la Plana. For example, spend some time at Castelló City Museum (MUCC), a charming ethnological museum.

Monuments in Castellón de la Plana: Day 2

Our second day in this cultural itinerary through Castellón de la Plana lets you explore the surrounding area, where you have some truly fascinating monuments. For example, you should visit Castell Vell and La Magdalena Chapel. Castell Vell is a fortress of Islamic origin, while La Magdalena Chapel hosts the traditional Romeria de les Canyes every year.

Lastly, we suggest you organise an itinerary to visit the chapels lining the main rural roads ringing the city, such as San Jaime de Fadrell, San José del Censal, San Isidro and many more. You really should visit these small, charming monuments in Castellón de la Plana. Why not opt for this cultural itinerary?