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Everyone can definitely experience Catellon s rich history and culture through its many museums.The historical Castellon province provides tourists with a lot of cultural-related sight seeing opportunities. Tourists can feast their eyes on the two beautiful palaces; the Saint Miguel Palace, which dates back to the 15 th century, has a lot of many interesting, beautiful and highly elaborate carvings.
There are also a lot of other architectural gems that can be found in the province of Castellon . Other notable sites are their many churches and cathedrals. The Las Capuchinas Convent dates back to the 18 th century and houses various artworks, most notable are the paintings created by the artist Zurbarán and the sculptures which were created during the 17 th as well as 18 th century. The Santa María de Lladó Basilica is one of the more notable sites to see while visiting the Castellon province. Built originally above an ancient chapel, this basilica houses a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary , which dates back to the 14 th century. This religious establishment is actually dedicated to the statue of the Virgin Mary which was found by a local farmer while he was working in the fields back in the year 1366.There are also various historical and ornate art pieces - from gold as well as silver objects to canvas paintings. Two churches in Castellon proudly boast of lovely Baroque architectural influences. The San Agustín church and Convent has a nice Baroque style fa while the San Miguel church has a Baroque styled interior. The Las Capuchinas Convent was built in the 18 th century; visitors will be able to see various works of art like sculptures and the paintings of the artist known as Zurbacan , which dates back to the 18 th century.
If that isn t enough to fill your culture vulture inclinations, you may want to head off to the many exquisite museums in Castellon . The Museo de la Naranja is actually the municipal museum of Castellon province; it is a unique themed museum, which is also commonly referred to as the Orange Museum . This would be a fun treat for those who are traveling with their children because this cute museum will be able to help them learn a thing or two about the rich history of the orange industry in Castellon starting from the 17 th century. Expect to shell out a least 1.20 euros for each person, however if you re coming with a big group - around ten people or more, there s a big reduction in the admission price, just 0.20 euros.
The Ethnological Museum first opened in the year 1983 and contains a lot of traditional tools, which were used in various local occupations such as shoe making, fabric making and tailoring. The Bellas Artes Museum first opened in 1980 and has four different sections, the archaeology section, ceramics section, paintings section, and the sculptures section - feast your eyes on the many works of art that can be found in this high art museum.
The Fadrell Municipal Ethnological Museum, is situated in a beautiful lush green area right near the centuries-old Sant Jaume of Fadrell hermitage. This museum is home to various objects and artifacts that give visitors a glimpse of the various traditional as well as rural customs in the Castellon province. For those who are very devout Catholics or are just interested in looking at historical Religious art then head off to the Santa María de la Asunción Cathedral Mueum wherein you will be able to see various Religious art, from the works of Joan de Reixach to other artists like Nicolau Falco .
The Planetarium is actually the newest addition to the Castellon province s growing collection of great tourist sites. Take note that Castellon s planetarium is a permanent structure in Castellon wherein guests will be treated to various exhibitions as well as permanent screenings - this is a great place to visit especially for those who are traveling with their kids.
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