- The exhibition opens on February 19 and will be open to visitors until May 31 at Ciudad Jardín – La Gerencia
- The exhibition, entitled “Memòria gràfica del Port de Sagunt” (Graphic Memory of the Port of Sagunt), has been organized in collaboration with the Sagunt City Council and brings together photographs by León San Bernardo Soler
- Visitors can explore the transformation of the Port of Sagunt between 1925 and 1950, from its industrial and port development to the daily life of the community
Valencia, February 19, 2026 – Less than a century ago, the Port of Sagunt was a very different place from the one we know today. To bring the public closer to that history and show the transformation of the city and its port, the Port Authority of Valencia (APV), in collaboration with the Sagunt City Council, is inaugurating the exhibition “Memòria gràfica del Port de Sagunt” (Graphic Memory of the Port of Sagunt) today.
This exhibition, which will be open until May 31 in Ciudad Jardín – La Gerencia, has been curated by art historian Ester Medán and brings together a collection of photographs by León San Bernardo Soler, held in the Sagunto Municipal Historical Archive, which document the development of the port between 1925 and 1950.
Medán was responsible for explaining the content of the exhibition on this opening day, which was attended by Raúl Cueto representing Valenciaport, and the mayor of Sagunto, Darío Moreno, together with the councillor for Heritage, Ana María Quesada. During the tour, both agreed on the historical value of these photographs, which allow visitors to travel back in time.
Through portraits, scenes of work, social events, and urban views, these images allow us to trace the evolution of the port area, the consolidation of neighborhoods, the arrival of immigrants, and the daily life of a community deeply marked by industry and commerce.
Beyond urban and industrial transformation
The exhibition allows visitors to delve into the social and cultural history of Sagunt, showing how the port and its steel industry were economic and social drivers for the city.
In addition to its historical value, the exhibition stands out for offering a human perspective on urban and industrial transformation. Each photograph by León San Bernardo Soler reflects both the growth of the port and the daily lives of those who lived there or were part of it: workers, families, lifestyles, spaces, and landscapes. Finally, it should be noted that the exhibition has been made possible thanks to the collaboration between Valenciaport, Sagunt City Council, and its Municipal Historical Archive, institutions that have worked to preserve and disseminate this photographic legacy.