David, Susan and Nathan spent Monday walking in the Turia river. They visited the Arts and Science center and saw the 2017 Fallas Ninots. They finished the day by walking along the beach and having paella in La Pepica.
I have had a strong cold or of flu and choose to spend the day, taking it easy. The Stelluto's then left for Madrid on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday. I continue to fight this nasty cold/flu!
Thursday, February 23rd
For some time we have wanted to visit Sagunto. It is only 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Valencia. It has quite a history. It was first mentioned by the Romans, more then 2,000 years ago. We saw remains from this time, which are the Castle of Sagunto and the Roman Theatre.
Nathan relaxing in the Roman theater
During the 8th century, under muslim rule, the city was known as Murviedro (ancient walls) and started to lose its importance to Valencia. What made Sagunto different than Valencia was the presence of Jews. We walked through some of the small streets of the Jewish quarters.
David spanning the walls of the Jewish quarter!
"During the 5th century BC, the Iberians built a walled settlement on the hill overlooking the plain. The city traded with Greek and Phoenician coastal colonies, and under their influence, minted its own coins. During this period the city was known as Arse. By 219 BC Saguntum was a large and commercially prosperous town, which sided with the local Greek colonists and Rome against the Carthage, and drew Hannibal's first assault, his siege of Saguntum, which triggered the Second Punic War, was one of the most important wars of antiquity.
After spending the day here we then drove the Stelluto's to El Palmar and the La Albufera wetlands.
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