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SEGORBE

Volume 20 · 117 words · 1860 Edition

a town of Spain, Valencia, province of Castellon-de-la-Plana, at the foot of a valley between two hills, above the Palancia, in a rich country laid out chiefly in gardens, 29 miles N.N.W. of Valencia. It has ancient walls; and on the summit of the hill above stands a castle. There are broad streets, several squares, and many fountains. The principal building is the cathedral, which contains some good paintings, but is not very remarkable for its architecture. Segorbe has several other churches, an episcopal palace, a large court-house, a theatre, various schools, hospitals, convents, &c. Earthenware, paper, starch, brandy, &c., are made here; marble is quarried in the vicinity, and two fairs are held annually. Pop. 6005.