This is my contribution to the weekly Thursday Doors challenge, hosted by Dan Antion over at No Facilities blog.
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For the last couple of weeks, I’ve featured doors my husband and I discovered in northeast Spain along the Mediterranean Sea. This week I’ll continue with discoveries from a day trip my husband took to Castellón de la Plana. The wonderful photos of charming Castellón were taken by him!
Castellón de la Plana is the capital city of the province of Castellón, in the Valencian Community. The city has medieval heritage that goes back to ancient times.
Here’s a bit of history from Castellón de la Plana: The Complete Guide.
Archaeological evidence suggests human habitation in the area during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. During the Roman period, the town prospered. Roman infrastructure, including roads, contributed significantly to its growth. Following the Roman era, Castellón experienced periods of Visigothic rule before becoming part of the Emirate of Córdoba under Moorish control. Renamed “Balansiya,” the town thrived culturally and architecturally during this period, leaving a lasting influence on its development. Castellón was conquered by James I of Aragon in the early 13th century during the Reconquista. Under Christian rule, the town received its municipal charter in 1251, marking a period of growth and prosperity. The city was fortified with walls and towers, remnants of which still stand as testament to its medieval past.
Wow, so much history!
Concatedral de Santa María, a stunning Gothic-style cathedral located in the heart of Castellón de la Plana.
Thank you for stopping by. For more contributions to Thursday Doors, from around the globe, visit Dan’s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Wonderful Spanish doors!
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Spain has some fantastic doors! Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Spain has some cracking doors
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They really do don’t they. Thanks, Sheree, for the visit! 🙂
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Pleasure Brenda
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It’s all very grand and stylish, isn’t it? Great doors, Brenda.
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Thanks, Jo, for visiting. The buildings are so grand and interesting indeed. 🙂
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Fabulous doors and buildings. I haven’t been to Castellon la Plana yet.
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Thanks, Darlene, for stopping by! 🙂 When we were staying in Oropesa del Mar for a few months, we often had to change trains in Castellon on our way here or there. Parts of the city are very different, one from the other, and well worth the visit, I think.
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Such craftsmanship! Something so lacking in modern day USA. Guess that just means I ought to travel more.. Thank you.
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I think you can find it in the US, but you are right, it does require a bit more searching than these cities in Europe. Thank you for stopping by. Always good to see you. 🙂
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Beautiful doors and amazing architecture, Brenda (and hubs). I enjoyed reading the history. So many changes over time, but the city has survived well. I love that statue at then end 🙂
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I don’t always take the time to include the history (which is something I need to do more of because it is fascinating). I’m just lazy. 🙂 I do love that statue, with the books on its head. I tried to find a bit more explanation on it online but couldn’t find any. I’ll have to go back. Thanks, Dan!!
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What a wonderful display of Spanish city scenery! I think you might want to keep the hubby on for enabling your door habit 😉
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We do enjoy the treasure hunt for doors when we travel, and he does a wonderful job taking photos when I’m not with him. My daughter also sends me doors when she travels. It is indeed a family “affair” which makes it even more fun! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
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Another great selection of doors and a beautiful city as well. (K)
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I’m so glad you enjoyed! 🙂 Thank you for letting me know.
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So much history indeed! I like the one with the turquoise tile. Such a refreshing contrast. The Moorish building at the end of the post is fascinating as well.
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There is a lot of diversity in the architecture in Spain for sure, and I do enjoy the color as well. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
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