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Saliendo a la derecha del apartamento.
Leaving to the right of the apartment
PANEA GUILLEN - 🥐 pan, bollería y pastelería en Valencia ☕
63 Carrer de Guillem de CastroSaliendo a la derecha del apartamento.
Leaving to the right of the apartment
Eras Pan
57 C/ de Guillem de CastroSaliendo del apartamento a la derecha todo recto.
Gastronomía
Llamas Centelles
59 C/ de Guillem de CastroMasía Del Vino
16 Carrer de l'HospitalHorchateria Santa Catalina
6 Plaça de Santa CaterinaHorchatería Daniel
41 Av. l'OrxataCafe de las Horas
1 Carrer del Comte d'AlmodóvarLa Pilareta
13 Carrer del Moro ZeidUmbracle
5 Av. del Professor López PiñeroGabbeach "Hotel, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar"
30 Passeig de NeptúLas Carabelas
28 Passeig de NeptúLa Pepica
6 Passeig de NeptúBoatella Tapas
34 Plaça del MercatVoltereta, Bienvenido a Bali
59 Gran Via del Marqués del TúriaVoltereta, Welcome to Manhattan
Voltereta, Bienvenido a Kioto
Begin Cortes Valencianas
Lia València
Restaurante Vuelve Carolina
8 C. de CorreusIL RIFLESSO
La Alegría de la Huerta
Módulo 6 Paseo MarítimoThe Jungle
Heladería Segreto Freddo
Mercado de la Imprenta
Pelayo trinquet
6 Carrer de PelaiRestaurante Canela
49 Carrer de QuartMercado
Europe's largest fresh produce market
If you love food, then you will enjoy the fresh produce, their colour and flavour, and if you value richness, variety and quality in the kitchen, then the Central Market in Valencia is a paradise you cannot miss out on. It is an essential place to visit in the city, with an enormous collection of modernist architecture containing fresh produce from the Valencia orchard and all the flavour and aromas from the Mediterranean. Don't doubt about it, visit Central Market. Your senses will thank you!
It is the largest market with fresh produce in Europe and it stands out for its rich and varied cuisine. It is located in one of the most emblematic modernist buildings in the city. It is 8,000 m2 and full of decorative references to the orchard and gardens in Valencia. Its structure, formed by iron columns, remind us of the Eiffel Tower; tile and stained glass make it an attractive architecture that is a must to see. When you visit it, you will not only love what you see, but also the colours, aromas, smells...it is full of Mediterranean life. It is a place where you can buy traditional products, yet it is also a space where more and more tourists visit.
This Valencia agora has more than 1200 stalls with fresh fruit and vegetables, especially oranges, tomatoes and beans. Meat, cheese, spices, nuts, spices fish, seafood are just some of the other products on offer, yet it is the live eels that seem to catch everyone's attention. If you do not want to buy anything, but you want to taste the food, you can stop at the Central Bar, the Central Market's traditional bar at the hands of chef Ricard Camarena, where you can have tapas, assorted dishes and sandwiches. Whether you want to buy products or enjoy the cuisine, the Central Market is a magical place. Don't miss out!
659 locals recommend
Central Market of Valencia
s/n Plaça de la Ciutat de BrugesEurope's largest fresh produce market
If you love food, then you will enjoy the fresh produce, their colour and flavour, and if you value richness, variety and quality in the kitchen, then the Central Market in Valencia is a paradise you cannot miss out on. It is an essential place to visit in the city, with an enormous collection of modernist architecture containing fresh produce from the Valencia orchard and all the flavour and aromas from the Mediterranean. Don't doubt about it, visit Central Market. Your senses will thank you!
It is the largest market with fresh produce in Europe and it stands out for its rich and varied cuisine. It is located in one of the most emblematic modernist buildings in the city. It is 8,000 m2 and full of decorative references to the orchard and gardens in Valencia. Its structure, formed by iron columns, remind us of the Eiffel Tower; tile and stained glass make it an attractive architecture that is a must to see. When you visit it, you will not only love what you see, but also the colours, aromas, smells...it is full of Mediterranean life. It is a place where you can buy traditional products, yet it is also a space where more and more tourists visit.
This Valencia agora has more than 1200 stalls with fresh fruit and vegetables, especially oranges, tomatoes and beans. Meat, cheese, spices, nuts, spices fish, seafood are just some of the other products on offer, yet it is the live eels that seem to catch everyone's attention. If you do not want to buy anything, but you want to taste the food, you can stop at the Central Bar, the Central Market's traditional bar at the hands of chef Ricard Camarena, where you can have tapas, assorted dishes and sandwiches. Whether you want to buy products or enjoy the cuisine, the Central Market is a magical place. Don't miss out!
Enjoy the best food in a unique setting
In times past it was a market, today it is home to flower stalls and the finest restaurants. But it has always been one of the most beautiful buildings in Valencia. Colón Market was designed by the architect Francisco Mora Berenguer in the early 20th century, making it one of the most iconic examples of Valencian art nouveau, which has certain features that recall Gaudí’s buildings in Barcelona. It is thus no surprise that the structure has been listed as a National Monument.
The large building occupies 3,500 m², divided into three sections, enclosed at either end by two brick and stone entrances in the style of triumphal arches. The colourful façade is highly decorative, with the ceramic details typical of the region. An artistic wrought iron fence surrounds the premises. All these features have been painstaking restored. Today, the height of its ceiling and numerous entrances make the market a bright, open space.
Conceived to meet the needs of the bourgeois of the period, it is in fact still located in one of the areas with the highest purchasing power in the city, the Ensanche. Every day it receives numerous visitors, who come to pass the time at its outdoor cafés, which are especially crowded on weekends and when the nice weather arrives. The market hours are from 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 in the morning, but each establishment can set its own opening times.
Today, Colón Market is home to a number of well-known businesses, including Carnes Varea and Frutería Fina, but its key attractions are its restaurants, with highlights including Habitual by Ricard Camarena, Ma Khin Café and Manglano. Other popular eating and drinking establishments include such popular spots as Las Cervezas del Mercado, the café Bocados, and Daniel, a horchata (tiger nut milk) stand. Florist’s Baladre was the first to set up shop in the courtyard, and it now shares the space with Vinos y Flores. The venue also hosts numerous events, normally linked to the culinary world.
290 locals recommend
Mercat de Colón
19 Carrer de Jorge JuanEnjoy the best food in a unique setting
In times past it was a market, today it is home to flower stalls and the finest restaurants. But it has always been one of the most beautiful buildings in Valencia. Colón Market was designed by the architect Francisco Mora Berenguer in the early 20th century, making it one of the most iconic examples of Valencian art nouveau, which has certain features that recall Gaudí’s buildings in Barcelona. It is thus no surprise that the structure has been listed as a National Monument.
The large building occupies 3,500 m², divided into three sections, enclosed at either end by two brick and stone entrances in the style of triumphal arches. The colourful façade is highly decorative, with the ceramic details typical of the region. An artistic wrought iron fence surrounds the premises. All these features have been painstaking restored. Today, the height of its ceiling and numerous entrances make the market a bright, open space.
Conceived to meet the needs of the bourgeois of the period, it is in fact still located in one of the areas with the highest purchasing power in the city, the Ensanche. Every day it receives numerous visitors, who come to pass the time at its outdoor cafés, which are especially crowded on weekends and when the nice weather arrives. The market hours are from 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 in the morning, but each establishment can set its own opening times.
Today, Colón Market is home to a number of well-known businesses, including Carnes Varea and Frutería Fina, but its key attractions are its restaurants, with highlights including Habitual by Ricard Camarena, Ma Khin Café and Manglano. Other popular eating and drinking establishments include such popular spots as Las Cervezas del Mercado, the café Bocados, and Daniel, a horchata (tiger nut milk) stand. Florist’s Baladre was the first to set up shop in the courtyard, and it now shares the space with Vinos y Flores. The venue also hosts numerous events, normally linked to the culinary world.
Lugares emblemáticos
What is the City of Arts and Sciences (CAC)?
If you come to Valencia a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences is a must. Work of the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, several of its buildings have become icons in the city. It is a scientific and cultural leisure complex which can be enjoyed with family or friends, covering around two kilometres of the former riverbed of the River Turia.
You will need tickets to enter the Hemisfèric, the Science Museum and the Oceanogràfic, and you can buy them separately or combined for the buildings that you would most like to visit.
Be sure to plan your trip to the City of Arts and Sciences, because there is a lot to see.
1235 locals recommend
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
7 Av. del Professor López PiñeroWhat is the City of Arts and Sciences (CAC)?
If you come to Valencia a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences is a must. Work of the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, several of its buildings have become icons in the city. It is a scientific and cultural leisure complex which can be enjoyed with family or friends, covering around two kilometres of the former riverbed of the River Turia.
You will need tickets to enter the Hemisfèric, the Science Museum and the Oceanogràfic, and you can buy them separately or combined for the buildings that you would most like to visit.
Be sure to plan your trip to the City of Arts and Sciences, because there is a lot to see.
No trip to Valencia is complete without visiting the Oceanogràfic, Europe's biggest aquarium. With seven different marine environments, almost 45,000 specimens of 500 different species can be seen, such as dolphins, belugas, walruses, sea lions, seals, penguins and sharks. Don't miss the exhibition taking place daily in the dolphinarium. Reserve at least half a day for the trip.
446 locals recommend
L'Oceanogràfic
1B Carrer d'Eduardo Primo YúferaNo trip to Valencia is complete without visiting the Oceanogràfic, Europe's biggest aquarium. With seven different marine environments, almost 45,000 specimens of 500 different species can be seen, such as dolphins, belugas, walruses, sea lions, seals, penguins and sharks. Don't miss the exhibition taking place daily in the dolphinarium. Reserve at least half a day for the trip.
Valencia's medieval wall
Under the supervision of Pere Balaguer, construction began in 1392. The towers were designed to be defensive structures at one of the busiest city gates. They were saved from demolition when the city walls were knocked down in 1865 and used as a prison for the nobility between 1586 and 1887. The back of the towers have been opened so that the pointed arches and the vaulted domes can now be seen from the Plaza de los Fueros. The Towers represent an excellent example of gothic architecture.
The Serranos Towers were used both as a defensive feature of the city and also as a triumphal arch. Currently, the most outstanding event that takes place at the feet of the towers is the Crida, when on the last Sunday in February the Fallas
Queen of Valencia welcomes all Valencians and visitors to the Fallas and calls on them to begin the festivities.
The choice of this emblematic place is to symbolise the arrival of outsiders to Valencia centuries ago along the Serranos trail.
345 locals recommend
Serranos Towers
s/n Plaça dels FursValencia's medieval wall
Under the supervision of Pere Balaguer, construction began in 1392. The towers were designed to be defensive structures at one of the busiest city gates. They were saved from demolition when the city walls were knocked down in 1865 and used as a prison for the nobility between 1586 and 1887. The back of the towers have been opened so that the pointed arches and the vaulted domes can now be seen from the Plaza de los Fueros. The Towers represent an excellent example of gothic architecture.
The Serranos Towers were used both as a defensive feature of the city and also as a triumphal arch. Currently, the most outstanding event that takes place at the feet of the towers is the Crida, when on the last Sunday in February the Fallas
Queen of Valencia welcomes all Valencians and visitors to the Fallas and calls on them to begin the festivities.
The choice of this emblematic place is to symbolise the arrival of outsiders to Valencia centuries ago along the Serranos trail.
The city's fortified gate
Built by Pere Bonfill, who was inspired by the Castell Nuovo towers in Naples, the Quart Towers represent a good example of late Gothic military constructions. They were conceived as defensive gates for the city and until 1874 were known as the Torres de la Cal (The Limestone Towers), since the limestone that came into the city had to come in through these gates. The back of the towers was opened to allow a view of the inside. It was the women´s prison for some time.
The Quart Towers played a vital part in stopping Napoleon's troops in 1808 during the tar of Independence against the French. The scars left on the towers by cannon balls can still be seen today.
Torres de Quart
1 Plaça de Santa ÚrsulaThe city's fortified gate
Built by Pere Bonfill, who was inspired by the Castell Nuovo towers in Naples, the Quart Towers represent a good example of late Gothic military constructions. They were conceived as defensive gates for the city and until 1874 were known as the Torres de la Cal (The Limestone Towers), since the limestone that came into the city had to come in through these gates. The back of the towers was opened to allow a view of the inside. It was the women´s prison for some time.
The Quart Towers played a vital part in stopping Napoleon's troops in 1808 during the tar of Independence against the French. The scars left on the towers by cannon balls can still be seen today.
Plaza de la Virgen
4 Plaça de la VergeValencia Cathedral
s/n Plaça de l'AlmoinaDeclared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Lonja is an emblematic building of the city and one of the most famous civil gothic monuments in Europe. It was declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument in July1931 and was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1996.
The Lonja is located in the centre of the city - in front of the Central Market and the Temple of Santos Juanes - and occupies a rectangular area of 1.990 square metres. At the end of the 13th century, as a result of the prosperity in Valencia at the time, the old Lonja became insufficient and it was decided to build a new Exchange.
The first stone was laid in 1492, although the construction was started a year later. Pere Compte, a Valencian engineer and architect, was the principal figure involved in its construction. There are three clearly defined sections and a garden or “orange patio”. The Columnario or Sala de Contratación is divided into three longitudinal and five transversal naves with eight columns that support the domed ceiling. Its height of 17.40 meters gives the columns a special sense of size and proportion. The Taula de Canvis, set up in 1407, was located in this room by the municipal council and gained great prestige for its solvency and banking operations. The Taula or Table used for the transactions, as well as the first Bill of Exchange written in Spain are kept in the Valencia Municipal archive. The Torreón is the second section of the building while on the ground floor there is a small chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. The two upper floors were used as a prison for those who reneged on their debts.
518 locals recommend
The Silk Exchange
2 Carrer de la LlotjaDeclared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Lonja is an emblematic building of the city and one of the most famous civil gothic monuments in Europe. It was declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument in July1931 and was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1996.
The Lonja is located in the centre of the city - in front of the Central Market and the Temple of Santos Juanes - and occupies a rectangular area of 1.990 square metres. At the end of the 13th century, as a result of the prosperity in Valencia at the time, the old Lonja became insufficient and it was decided to build a new Exchange.
The first stone was laid in 1492, although the construction was started a year later. Pere Compte, a Valencian engineer and architect, was the principal figure involved in its construction. There are three clearly defined sections and a garden or “orange patio”. The Columnario or Sala de Contratación is divided into three longitudinal and five transversal naves with eight columns that support the domed ceiling. Its height of 17.40 meters gives the columns a special sense of size and proportion. The Taula de Canvis, set up in 1407, was located in this room by the municipal council and gained great prestige for its solvency and banking operations. The Taula or Table used for the transactions, as well as the first Bill of Exchange written in Spain are kept in the Valencia Municipal archive. The Torreón is the second section of the building while on the ground floor there is a small chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. The two upper floors were used as a prison for those who reneged on their debts.
Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas
4 Carrer del Marquès de Dos AigüesInstituto Valencia d'Arte Modern (IVAM)
118 C/ de Guillem de CastroMuseu i Col·legi de l'Art Major de la Seda
7 Carrer de l'HospitalMuseo Fallero
4 Plaza MonteoliveteL'Iber Museo de Los Soldaditos de Plomo
20 Carrer dels CavallersBetween the city’s commercial port and the Seafront Promenade is Valencia Marina, a cutting edge area with wide spaces for walking, cycling, enjoying the local cuisine and taking part in sports and nautical activities. Developed when the Port was modernised to host the 32nd America’s Cup, this space combines culture, training and enterprise with sports, tourism and gastronomy.
The most emblematic building is the Veles e Vents. It is a cultural building that hosts exhibitions, live music, theatre, conferences and dance. You can also find very good food there, from the Mediterranean restaurant La Marítima, the beer bar Malabar and the great culinary establishment: la Sucursal. In the vicinity you can find many more restaurants, top class hotels and the Marina Beach Club, where the party carries on until the small hours.
Sheltered in a climate that makes it possible to sail every day of the year, sailing is the top activity in the area, with over 800 moorings available for private vessels, with a very competitive price and all types of assistance. There are 39 nautical activity companies, six sports clubs and three sports federations, offering sailing, diving, kayaking, rowing and many other options, including pilates. There are also options for boat rides where you can enjoy the sunset, food and partying on board.
The Marina is also an ecosystem for innovation in business and training. It is home to Bankia Fintech by Innsomnia, the largest financial innovation centre in Spain, as well as Alinghi, Edem, Lanzadera and Angels.
La Marina de València
s/n Carrer del Moll de la DuanaBetween the city’s commercial port and the Seafront Promenade is Valencia Marina, a cutting edge area with wide spaces for walking, cycling, enjoying the local cuisine and taking part in sports and nautical activities. Developed when the Port was modernised to host the 32nd America’s Cup, this space combines culture, training and enterprise with sports, tourism and gastronomy.
The most emblematic building is the Veles e Vents. It is a cultural building that hosts exhibitions, live music, theatre, conferences and dance. You can also find very good food there, from the Mediterranean restaurant La Marítima, the beer bar Malabar and the great culinary establishment: la Sucursal. In the vicinity you can find many more restaurants, top class hotels and the Marina Beach Club, where the party carries on until the small hours.
Sheltered in a climate that makes it possible to sail every day of the year, sailing is the top activity in the area, with over 800 moorings available for private vessels, with a very competitive price and all types of assistance. There are 39 nautical activity companies, six sports clubs and three sports federations, offering sailing, diving, kayaking, rowing and many other options, including pilates. There are also options for boat rides where you can enjoy the sunset, food and partying on board.
The Marina is also an ecosystem for innovation in business and training. It is home to Bankia Fintech by Innsomnia, the largest financial innovation centre in Spain, as well as Alinghi, Edem, Lanzadera and Angels.
Valencia City Beaches
El Cabanyal Beach and La Malvarrosa Beach
Walking to the beach: Cabanyal, Malvarrosa and Patacona
These are the beaches of the city of Valencia, a stone's throw from the centre and its many attractions. They are wide sandy beaches with all kinds of facilities. Over three and a half kilometres distance, you will have all the services you could wish for your comfort. Without interruption. These are the Cabanyal, the southernmost, Malvarrosa and Patacona beaches, which, although belonging to the neighbouring village of Alboraia, is also very close. From the nearby Marina de Valencia, you have a lateral view of this wide strip of fine sandy coastline and a sparkling sea with small fish at your feet.
Easily accessible and with a lot of fun
The access to these beaches is very easy. You have the city bus and metro network, the bicycle path, the private car with ample parking in the area and even the possibility to walk. Treat yourself to the fun! And if you like walking and keeping your body moving, you have this wonderful promenade that connects the Cabanyal and Malvarrosa beaches. If you want to do more than just walk, at the Marina de Valencia you have access to all the water sports and physical activities you can imagine around the sea. You will also find two unique infrastructures: the beach volleyball complex and the Malvarrosa reef. And don't set yourself any limits when it comes to enjoying sporting activities, because you will have no problem enjoying culinary delights when it comes to regaining your strength. From the Marina de Valencia to Patacona beach, you will find some of the best restaurants to taste the specialities of this land: the Senyoret rice (with seafood already peeled), the Paella Valenciana, grilled cuttlefish, black rice and, in general, the specialities of the wonderful Mediterranean cuisine with the best products of the sea and of the nearby "huerta", the fruit and vegetable orchard.
But the leisure activities go much further. Cafés, pubs and discos are in abundance, so only you can decide when your day ends. And if you stay in one of the cosy hotels at the foot of the beach, you won't have to worry about anything else.
372 locals recommend
Malvarrosa Beach
Valencia City Beaches
El Cabanyal Beach and La Malvarrosa Beach
Walking to the beach: Cabanyal, Malvarrosa and Patacona
These are the beaches of the city of Valencia, a stone's throw from the centre and its many attractions. They are wide sandy beaches with all kinds of facilities. Over three and a half kilometres distance, you will have all the services you could wish for your comfort. Without interruption. These are the Cabanyal, the southernmost, Malvarrosa and Patacona beaches, which, although belonging to the neighbouring village of Alboraia, is also very close. From the nearby Marina de Valencia, you have a lateral view of this wide strip of fine sandy coastline and a sparkling sea with small fish at your feet.
Easily accessible and with a lot of fun
The access to these beaches is very easy. You have the city bus and metro network, the bicycle path, the private car with ample parking in the area and even the possibility to walk. Treat yourself to the fun! And if you like walking and keeping your body moving, you have this wonderful promenade that connects the Cabanyal and Malvarrosa beaches. If you want to do more than just walk, at the Marina de Valencia you have access to all the water sports and physical activities you can imagine around the sea. You will also find two unique infrastructures: the beach volleyball complex and the Malvarrosa reef. And don't set yourself any limits when it comes to enjoying sporting activities, because you will have no problem enjoying culinary delights when it comes to regaining your strength. From the Marina de Valencia to Patacona beach, you will find some of the best restaurants to taste the specialities of this land: the Senyoret rice (with seafood already peeled), the Paella Valenciana, grilled cuttlefish, black rice and, in general, the specialities of the wonderful Mediterranean cuisine with the best products of the sea and of the nearby "huerta", the fruit and vegetable orchard.
But the leisure activities go much further. Cafés, pubs and discos are in abundance, so only you can decide when your day ends. And if you stay in one of the cosy hotels at the foot of the beach, you won't have to worry about anything else.
Located next to the North railway station the bullring is a neoclassic design by Sebastián Monleón Estellés, built between 1850 and 1860 on the site of an unfinished plaza. It is 17.65 metres high and the ring itself is 52 metres in diameter. There are four levels decorated with an array of differing brick arches and wooden balustrades. Inside there are 24 rows in the stands. The main events take place during las Fallas and the July Fair.
221 locals recommend
Bullring of Valencia
28 C/ de XàtivaLocated next to the North railway station the bullring is a neoclassic design by Sebastián Monleón Estellés, built between 1850 and 1860 on the site of an unfinished plaza. It is 17.65 metres high and the ring itself is 52 metres in diameter. There are four levels decorated with an array of differing brick arches and wooden balustrades. Inside there are 24 rows in the stands. The main events take place during las Fallas and the July Fair.
González Martí" National Museum of Ceramics (Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas)
In honour of the Valencian ceramics industry, the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics is located in what is considered to be the best example of Baroque architecture in Spain, the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas. The museum houses the largest national collection of ceramics, dating from the 18th century to the contemporary period, and includes pieces by Picasso. A museum in which you can also find merchandise from the Silk Route and discover how they lived in one of the most iconic Valencian noble families of the age.
130 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias González Martí
2 Carrer del Poeta QuerolGonzález Martí" National Museum of Ceramics (Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas)
In honour of the Valencian ceramics industry, the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics is located in what is considered to be the best example of Baroque architecture in Spain, the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas. The museum houses the largest national collection of ceramics, dating from the 18th century to the contemporary period, and includes pieces by Picasso. A museum in which you can also find merchandise from the Silk Route and discover how they lived in one of the most iconic Valencian noble families of the age.
The City Hall is made up of two connected blocks: the Casa de la Enseñanza (the old Mayoral School) and the section that was added by the architects Francisco de Mora y Berenguer and Carlos Carbonell Pañella at the beginning of this century. The first block is characterised by its academic design, including baroque features on the front doors, while the newer part combines more traditional and mannerist styles. The City Council has been based there since 1934, and the building also houses the municipal archives, a museum, and various offices of the administration. The construction is modern, with lavish decoration and there is a clock tower in the centre of the building. Inside, the reception area, assembly halls and the formidable marble stairway are worth mentioning, while outside the elliptical domes decorated with glazed tiles and the great balcony covering the main part of the first floor are the most outstanding features.
28 locals recommend
Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Plaça de l'AjuntamentThe City Hall is made up of two connected blocks: the Casa de la Enseñanza (the old Mayoral School) and the section that was added by the architects Francisco de Mora y Berenguer and Carlos Carbonell Pañella at the beginning of this century. The first block is characterised by its academic design, including baroque features on the front doors, while the newer part combines more traditional and mannerist styles. The City Council has been based there since 1934, and the building also houses the municipal archives, a museum, and various offices of the administration. The construction is modern, with lavish decoration and there is a clock tower in the centre of the building. Inside, the reception area, assembly halls and the formidable marble stairway are worth mentioning, while outside the elliptical domes decorated with glazed tiles and the great balcony covering the main part of the first floor are the most outstanding features.
The Valencian 'Sistine Chapel'
The Church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir has recently been restored, revealing a pictorial display that experts have called the Valencian "Sistine Chapel". It is amongst the first twelve Christian parish churches in the city of Valencia following the reconquest of Jaume I in 1238. Erected as a parish church around 1242, it was remodelled at the initiative of the Borja family in the Gothic style between 1419 and 1455, with the Gothic rib vault contracting in the central nave. Between 1690 and 1693, the interior was recoated with Baroque decoration and fresco paintings of scenes of the life of San Nicolás de Bari (Saint Nicholas) and San Pedro Mártir (Saint Peter Martyr), designed by Antonio Palomino and painted by Dionis Vidal.
Every Monday the Church of San Nicolás de Bari receives hundreds of visitors who make the “Walks of Saint Nicholas” or Devotion to San Judas Tadeo (Saint Jude Thaddaeus), patron of impossible causes. Its restoration has been classified as "the most important architectural and pictorial-ornamental work ever carried out anywhere in the world due to the scale of the work and the techniques used", and you can now visit the church with or without a guided tour.
67 locals recommend
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir
35 Carrer dels CavallersThe Valencian 'Sistine Chapel'
The Church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir has recently been restored, revealing a pictorial display that experts have called the Valencian "Sistine Chapel". It is amongst the first twelve Christian parish churches in the city of Valencia following the reconquest of Jaume I in 1238. Erected as a parish church around 1242, it was remodelled at the initiative of the Borja family in the Gothic style between 1419 and 1455, with the Gothic rib vault contracting in the central nave. Between 1690 and 1693, the interior was recoated with Baroque decoration and fresco paintings of scenes of the life of San Nicolás de Bari (Saint Nicholas) and San Pedro Mártir (Saint Peter Martyr), designed by Antonio Palomino and painted by Dionis Vidal.
Every Monday the Church of San Nicolás de Bari receives hundreds of visitors who make the “Walks of Saint Nicholas” or Devotion to San Judas Tadeo (Saint Jude Thaddaeus), patron of impossible causes. Its restoration has been classified as "the most important architectural and pictorial-ornamental work ever carried out anywhere in the world due to the scale of the work and the techniques used", and you can now visit the church with or without a guided tour.
Constructed by Salvador Escrig Melchor in 1840, the Plaza Redonda is one of Valencia’s most unique tourist attractions due to its peculiar design. Restored in 2012, this space has become one of the city’s most enchanting spots. Surrounded by traditional craft shops and tapas bars at street level, you can also browse the small stalls that sell lace, embroidery, fabrics and Valencian souvenirs, among other things. You can reach the square on foot via four streets that converge together to form an area which is welcoming and full of light. If you stand by the fountain in the centre, you can take in a new and beautiful view of the Late Baroque bell tower of Santa Catalina, which stands over the three stories of the round building. On the ground, there is a quote by the Valencian writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez who mentions this place in his novel Arroz y Tartana.
Plaça Redona
Constructed by Salvador Escrig Melchor in 1840, the Plaza Redonda is one of Valencia’s most unique tourist attractions due to its peculiar design. Restored in 2012, this space has become one of the city’s most enchanting spots. Surrounded by traditional craft shops and tapas bars at street level, you can also browse the small stalls that sell lace, embroidery, fabrics and Valencian souvenirs, among other things. You can reach the square on foot via four streets that converge together to form an area which is welcoming and full of light. If you stand by the fountain in the centre, you can take in a new and beautiful view of the Late Baroque bell tower of Santa Catalina, which stands over the three stories of the round building. On the ground, there is a quote by the Valencian writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez who mentions this place in his novel Arroz y Tartana.
Parques
This playground is quite unusual and very much appreciated by the children. If you look closely you will see that the whole playground consists of a large giant, hence the name "Gulliver".
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Address: Parc Gulliver, Jardín del Turia, Valencia
Opening hours: Daily 10am-8pm
190 locals recommend
Gulliver Park
s/n Jardín del TuriaThis playground is quite unusual and very much appreciated by the children. If you look closely you will see that the whole playground consists of a large giant, hence the name "Gulliver".
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Address: Parc Gulliver, Jardín del Turia, Valencia
Opening hours: Daily 10am-8pm
Cabecera Park
Avinguda Pío BarojaBIOPARC VALENCIA, A NEW GENERATION ZOO
Congolese Gorillas, Madagascan Lemurs, Savannah Lions and Nile Hippos. There are close to a thousand animals of 150 different African species at Valencia’s Bioparc, with specially designed habitats to ensure their utmost well-being and comfort. Here the barriers are practically invisible. It aims to give visitors the chance to experience the African continent, and learn the importance of protecting natural environments.
Situated in Cabecera Park, within the former Turia riverbed, the Bioparc covers an area of over 100,000 m2 and is divided into four main areas. In the dry Savannah you can find rhinoceros, zebras, ostriches and hyenas, while the Wetlands house giraffes, antelopes, gazelles, meerkats and lions. The perfectly recreated baobab forest is home to a dozen elephants, one of the largest groups of the species in Spain.
The island of Madagascar is certainly worth a visit as you are able to get up close and personal with the lemurs, who often climb down the branches of the trees to greet you. A re-creation of the Kitum cave is home to hippopotamus and crocodiles. In the forests of Equatorial Africa, visitors will encounter pythons, otters, leopards and gorillas, one of the park’s biggest attractions. The Bioparc’s many rivers are full of fish.
There is also has an amphitheatre, with a capacity of 1,000 people, offering displays of birds and marine mammals. Th e family leisure zone boasts an indoor restaurant, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the African savannah. The complex first opened its doors in 2008 and there are long term expansion plans for both Asian and American habitats.
The park is open 365 days a year from 10:00 to 18:00. From April to September opening hours are extended to 20:00 and 21:00. Ticket offices close half an hour before park closing time, but tickets can also be purchased by phone or online. Ticket prices are 23,80 euros for adults and 18 euros for children (under the age of 12).
464 locals recommend
Bioparc Valencia
3 Av. Pío BarojaBIOPARC VALENCIA, A NEW GENERATION ZOO
Congolese Gorillas, Madagascan Lemurs, Savannah Lions and Nile Hippos. There are close to a thousand animals of 150 different African species at Valencia’s Bioparc, with specially designed habitats to ensure their utmost well-being and comfort. Here the barriers are practically invisible. It aims to give visitors the chance to experience the African continent, and learn the importance of protecting natural environments.
Situated in Cabecera Park, within the former Turia riverbed, the Bioparc covers an area of over 100,000 m2 and is divided into four main areas. In the dry Savannah you can find rhinoceros, zebras, ostriches and hyenas, while the Wetlands house giraffes, antelopes, gazelles, meerkats and lions. The perfectly recreated baobab forest is home to a dozen elephants, one of the largest groups of the species in Spain.
The island of Madagascar is certainly worth a visit as you are able to get up close and personal with the lemurs, who often climb down the branches of the trees to greet you. A re-creation of the Kitum cave is home to hippopotamus and crocodiles. In the forests of Equatorial Africa, visitors will encounter pythons, otters, leopards and gorillas, one of the park’s biggest attractions. The Bioparc’s many rivers are full of fish.
There is also has an amphitheatre, with a capacity of 1,000 people, offering displays of birds and marine mammals. Th e family leisure zone boasts an indoor restaurant, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the African savannah. The complex first opened its doors in 2008 and there are long term expansion plans for both Asian and American habitats.
The park is open 365 days a year from 10:00 to 18:00. From April to September opening hours are extended to 20:00 and 21:00. Ticket offices close half an hour before park closing time, but tickets can also be purchased by phone or online. Ticket prices are 23,80 euros for adults and 18 euros for children (under the age of 12).
INSTALACIONES JARDÍN DEL TURIA
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