2024

CHURCH OF SANTA MARÍA

Religious buildings
4/5
2 reviews

Built in xiiie century on the remains of a former Arab mosque, it was remodelled in xve century in a Gothic style, then the façade was renovated in xviiie century. Inside, you can see a cross of procession and a chalice belonged to pope Benedict XIII, and a reliquary of pope Clement VIII. 

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2024

WALLS

Fortifications and ramparts to visit
4/5
1 review

The walls of Peñiscola offers three main entrances to the city: Fosc Portal (literally "gateway obscure"), in a Renaissance style, whose construction dates back to xvie century; Portal de San Pere, also known as "Portal de Papa Luna", that pope Benedict III had in 1414; and Portal de Socorro, linking the old port to the castle. 

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2024

PALACE OF PEÑÍSCOLA

Castles to visit
3.7/5
3 reviews
This place is a cultural space hosting a film festival, a baroque music ... Read more
2024

MARITIME MUSEUM

Museums
3/5
1 review

The Museum of La Mer de la Mer is located in the old building of Les Costures. Its objective is to preserve the marine cultural heritage of the city and to make known the historical link between Lavergne and the sea. The museum is structured into three main themes: history, fisheries and marine wildlife. There are anchors, amphorae, phoenicians and bronze helmets. The museum also has three aquariums that present Mediterranean species.

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