The whole city within your reach

Valencia at your reach

Ciudad de las Artes y las ciencias museum

It is an architectural and cultural group of buildings designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix candela.

It consits of “ L´Hemisferic”,” Oceanográfic”,” Museo de las ciencias Príncipe Felipe”,” Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía”,” Puente Assut de L´Or” and “El Ágora”.

Plaza de la Virgen square and group of cathedrals

It is located in the historical city centre in which you can visit a group of beautiful cathedrals and charming building.Spend a morning enjoying this lovely area full of breathtaking and magical history of the city.

-San Nicolás, conocida como la Capilla Sixtina valenciana, es un monumento histórico conocido por sus bóvedas decoradas con pinturas al fresco.

– Catedral de Santa María de Valencia

– Plaza Redonda

– Miguelete

– Basílica Virgen de los Desamparados

– Almoina

– Tribunal de 2 Aguas

– Santa Catalina

Ayuntamiento square

It is located in the city centre and it is one of the most important squares in the city.You must visit it, especially in “fallas” because during this festivity, the traditional “mascleta” ; which are fireworks at day time, are hold, besides, the town hall is surrounded by many other important buildings worthy to be seen.

Sights near “Plaza del ayuntamiento” which are interesting too:

-Plaza de toros(Bullring)

-Estación del Norte which it an impressive train station.

Serranos and Quart towers

Impressive Gothic towers which were built between 1392 and 1398. They are one of the most important medieval walls of Valencia.

“Mercado Central de Valencia” and silk market.

It is a modernist market, which has got more than 1000 stalls. You should really visit it , because you it is so lovely and you will find there a wide range of typical ingredients.

Silk market:In the XV century, it used to be a silk market. Now it is a medieval building that shows how beautiful the city was at that time.

Nature reserve of La Albufera

At only 10 Kilometres aways from Valencia, you will find a Mediterranean ecosystem which has got beaches with sand dunes, charming forests, rice fields and a huge lake in which you can take a boat ride. You can also enjoy the most authentic Valencian gastronomy there.

Museums

Sightseeing in Valencia also includes visiting many of the museums that the city offers , which are for example:

– Cerámica, Seda, San Pío V, Fallero, IVAM, MUVIM, Arroz…

Bioparc

It is a new zoo in which you can see the animals in their wild habitats.

Port

It is the result of the modernization of the port which is called “Marina Real de Valencia”, it is a cool area perfect for walking, riding a bike, enjoying the cuisine of the area or doing nautical activities.Besides, it has got beaches of thin sand and crystal water such as “Las Arenas”. Its most emblematic building is called “El Veles i Vents”.