Peníscola (Valencian: [peˈniskola]) orPeñíscola (Spanish: [peˈɲiskola]), anglicised as Peniscola, is amunicipality in the province ofCastellón, Valencian Community, Spain. The town is located on theCosta del Azahar, north of the Serra d'Irta along the Mediterranean coast.
The castle where Benedict lived from 1417 until his death in 1423 was restored, improved and new walls were added in 1960 when Anthony Mann's film El Cid was partially filmed there. The town and castle of Peníscola played the role of Valencia. The castle is now a popular tourist attraction and the beaches and surrounding area are a popular family holiday resort.
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