Photogallery of Castellón de la Plana, Spain

Castellon de la Plana is an important industrial city in Spain. Nowadays, this is a popular tourist destination that attracts guests from all over the world. People come here to relax and to explore the architectural and cultural heritage of this region. Castellon de la Plana is located at the seaside of the Mediterranean Sea in the eastern part of Spain. The city has grown to such a size that it now occupies the coastline completely. Many streets and avenues now have direct access to the sea. As the city enjoys a beneficial location, the weather is almost always windless here, and the sea is calm. The region, which is currently the location of Castellon de la Plana, was inhabited yet during the ancient time. Archaeological excavations only prove this. Scientists discovered settlements of the Neolithic time, as well as traces of Iberians, Romans, and Mauritanians. This settlement became a town in 1252 when the territory of Castellon de la Plana was united with Aragon. To protect the town, it was decided to build a thick wall. The majority of people lived outside the wall. Everything changed drastically in 1796. All fortifications were demolished and the territory of the city increased as the surrounding villages were added to it. Napoleon’s troops invaded Castellon de la Plana in the 19th century. However, their domination didn’t last long. Napoleon’s army had to retreat soon, and Castellon de la Plana became the capital of the province. The First … Read further