Attila's Guidebook
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Russafa
The northeast side of the old-town is the youngest and most bohemian part of the city. El Carmen took shape in medieval times, situated outside of the 11th-century Moorish walls but within the Christian ones that went up in the 14th-century.
What’s great about this place is the way the palaces next to these cool, shaded alleys have been converted into hip boutiques, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Calle de Caballeros, which begins at Plaza de la Virgen, is where many nights out in Valencia will end up.
You can also see fragments of Valencia’s late-medieval defences, at Torres de Quart and Torres de Serranos.
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El Carmen
The northeast side of the old-town is the youngest and most bohemian part of the city. El Carmen took shape in medieval times, situated outside of the 11th-century Moorish walls but within the Christian ones that went up in the 14th-century.
What’s great about this place is the way the palaces next to these cool, shaded alleys have been converted into hip boutiques, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Calle de Caballeros, which begins at Plaza de la Virgen, is where many nights out in Valencia will end up.
You can also see fragments of Valencia’s late-medieval defences, at Torres de Quart and Torres de Serranos.
Mavarrosa is a fine urban beach, but it might be that you want a more natural setting for you day next to the Mediterranean. In which case El Saler is the way to go: the beach starts some way south of Valencia’s port, which you’ll be able to see in the distance.
At 2.6 kilometres in length this beach means peace and privacy as you relax on white sands on the coast of La Albufera Natural Reserve.
Behind you will be little more than sand dunes and pine trees and in front moderate waves and a wash that shelves gently into the sea.
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El Saler
Mavarrosa is a fine urban beach, but it might be that you want a more natural setting for you day next to the Mediterranean. In which case El Saler is the way to go: the beach starts some way south of Valencia’s port, which you’ll be able to see in the distance.
At 2.6 kilometres in length this beach means peace and privacy as you relax on white sands on the coast of La Albufera Natural Reserve.
Behind you will be little more than sand dunes and pine trees and in front moderate waves and a wash that shelves gently into the sea.
Sightseeing
City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.
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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
7 Av. del Professor López Piñero City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.
It is a place on the beach that has, restaurants, cafes and pub.
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Marina Beach Club Valencia
It is a place on the beach that has, restaurants, cafes and pub.
Bioparc Valencia is a 10-hectare zoo park in Valencia. It is owned by the City Council of Valencia and designed and managed by Rainforest. It has a large collection of African fauna.
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Valencia Bioparc
3 Avinguda Pío BarojaBioparc Valencia is a 10-hectare zoo park in Valencia. It is owned by the City Council of Valencia and designed and managed by Rainforest. It has a large collection of African fauna.
The Albufera, or L'Albufera de València, is a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast of the Valencian Community in eastern Spain. It is the main portion of the Parc Natural de l'Albufera de València, with a surface area of 21,120 hectares.
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Parque Natural de l'Albufera
23 Carrer del Pintor Martí GirbésThe Albufera, or L'Albufera de València, is a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast of the Valencian Community in eastern Spain. It is the main portion of the Parc Natural de l'Albufera de València, with a surface area of 21,120 hectares.
The Llotja de la Seda is a late Valencian Gothic-style civil building in Valencia, Spain. It is a principal tourist attraction in the city.
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La Lonja de la Seda
2 Carrer de la LlotjaThe Llotja de la Seda is a late Valencian Gothic-style civil building in Valencia, Spain. It is a principal tourist attraction in the city.
The Metropolitan Cathedral–Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, alternatively known as Saint Mary's Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Valencia.
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Catedral de València
s/n Plaça de l'AlmoinaThe Metropolitan Cathedral–Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, alternatively known as Saint Mary's Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Valencia.
Mercado Central or Mercat Central is a public market located in across from the Llotja de la Seda and the church of the Juanes in central Valencia. It is one of the main works of the Valencian Art Nouveau.
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Mercat Central de València
s/n Plaça de la Ciutat de BrugesMercado Central or Mercat Central is a public market located in across from the Llotja de la Seda and the church of the Juanes in central Valencia. It is one of the main works of the Valencian Art Nouveau.
L'Oceanogràfic is an oceanarium situated in the east of the city of Valencia, where different marine habitats are represented. It was designed by the architect Félix Candela and the structural engineers Alberto Domingo and Carlos Lázaro.
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L'Oceanogràfic
1B Carrer d'Eduardo Primo YúferaL'Oceanogràfic is an oceanarium situated in the east of the city of Valencia, where different marine habitats are represented. It was designed by the architect Félix Candela and the structural engineers Alberto Domingo and Carlos Lázaro.
Lively square, home of the Turia Fountain, lined with iconic historic buildings & outdoor cafes.
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Plaza de la Virgen
4 Plaça de la VergeLively square, home of the Turia Fountain, lined with iconic historic buildings & outdoor cafes.
The Serrans Gate or Serranos Gate, also known as Serrans Towers or Serranos Towers is one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall, the Christian Wall, of the city of Valencia, Spain. It was built in Valencian Gothic style at the end of the 14th century.
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Torres de Serranos
s/n Plaça dels FursThe Serrans Gate or Serranos Gate, also known as Serrans Towers or Serranos Towers is one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall, the Christian Wall, of the city of Valencia, Spain. It was built in Valencian Gothic style at the end of the 14th century.
Explore an ancient Roman seaside town, including a hilltop fortress & restored 1st-century theater.
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Roman Theatre
s/n Plaza Facundo RocaExplore an ancient Roman seaside town, including a hilltop fortress & restored 1st-century theater.
Cathedral with a Gothic-style octagonal bell tower & a spiral staircase open for city views.
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Torre del Micalet
s/n Pça. de la ReinaCathedral with a Gothic-style octagonal bell tower & a spiral staircase open for city views.
L'Umbracle, part of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències complex in Valencia, is a sculpture garden and landscaped walk with plant species indigenous to Valencia. It harbors in its interior The Walk of the Sculptures, an outdoor art gallery with sculptures from contemporary artists.
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Umbracle
5 Av. del Professor López PiñeroL'Umbracle, part of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències complex in Valencia, is a sculpture garden and landscaped walk with plant species indigenous to Valencia. It harbors in its interior The Walk of the Sculptures, an outdoor art gallery with sculptures from contemporary artists.
The Museu de Belles Arts de València is an art gallery in Valencia, founded in 1913. It houses some 2,000 works, most dating from the 14th–17th centuries, including a Self portrait of Diego Velázquez, a St. John the Baptist by El Greco, Goya's Playing Children, Gonzalo Pérez's Altarpiece of Sts.
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Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
9 Carrer de Sant Pius VThe Museu de Belles Arts de València is an art gallery in Valencia, founded in 1913. It houses some 2,000 works, most dating from the 14th–17th centuries, including a Self portrait of Diego Velázquez, a St. John the Baptist by El Greco, Goya's Playing Children, Gonzalo Pérez's Altarpiece of Sts.
Plaza de Toros de Valencia is a bullring in València. It was built between 1850 and 1859 in the neoclassical style, inspired by civil Roman architecture such as the Colosseum in Rome or the Arena of Nîmes. It was built by the Valencian architect Sebastián Monleón Estellés.
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Plaza de toros de Valencia
28 C/ de XàtivaPlaza de Toros de Valencia is a bullring in València. It was built between 1850 and 1859 in the neoclassical style, inspired by civil Roman architecture such as the Colosseum in Rome or the Arena of Nîmes. It was built by the Valencian architect Sebastián Monleón Estellés.
The Marqués de Dos Aguas Palace is located in the historic center of Valencia, between the Poeta Querol streets, Calle de la Cultura and Calle de San Andrés.
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Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas
4 Carrer del Marquès de Dos AigüesThe Marqués de Dos Aguas Palace is located in the historic center of Valencia, between the Poeta Querol streets, Calle de la Cultura and Calle de San Andrés.
The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, also known by the acronym IVAM, was the first center of modern art created in Spain, opening in 1989 in the city of Valencia. The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern is an important center for modern and contemporary art in Spain and Europe.
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Instituto Valencia d'Arte Modern (IVAM)
118 C/ de Guillem de CastroThe Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, also known by the acronym IVAM, was the first center of modern art created in Spain, opening in 1989 in the city of Valencia. The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern is an important center for modern and contemporary art in Spain and Europe.
Sample local cavas, Bobal reds & Moscatel dessert wines at urban bodegas or countryside vineyards. Utiel-Requena.
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Requena
Sample local cavas, Bobal reds & Moscatel dessert wines at urban bodegas or countryside vineyards. Utiel-Requena.
This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.
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Mercado de Colon
This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.
The Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia was the transformation of the square of the City Hall of Valencia by Javier Goerlich in 1931, now in its site is the current Plaza of the City Hall and its fountain.
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Ayuntamiento de Valencia
1 Plaça de l'AjuntamentThe Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia was the transformation of the square of the City Hall of Valencia by Javier Goerlich in 1931, now in its site is the current Plaza of the City Hall and its fountain.
Whimsical park where children climb & slide on a massive play structure of the character Gulliver.
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Parque Gulliver
s/n Jardín del TuriaWhimsical park where children climb & slide on a massive play structure of the character Gulliver.
Cheer Valencia's beloved football team, known as Los Che, with local fans at their home stadium.
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Mestalla Stadium
s/n Av. de SuèciaCheer Valencia's beloved football team, known as Los Che, with local fans at their home stadium.
Renowned shrine to the patron saint of Valencia, with a dome of blue tiles & frescos by Palomino.
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Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats
s/n Plaça de la VergeRenowned shrine to the patron saint of Valencia, with a dome of blue tiles & frescos by Palomino.
Casual, intimate place offering live performances of traditional flamenco music & dancing.
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Café del Duende
62 Carrer del TúriaCasual, intimate place offering live performances of traditional flamenco music & dancing.
Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.
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Plaza de la Virgen
4 Plaça de la VergeLively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.
Stop at a tiny landmark house built as a refuge for neighborhood cats & decorated by local artists.
Casa de Los Gatos
11 Carrer del MuseuStop at a tiny landmark house built as a refuge for neighborhood cats & decorated by local artists.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia is a botanical garden located on calle Quart in El Botànic neighbourhood of Valencia. The garden depends administratively on the University of Valencia. It is a member of Botanical Gardens Conservation International.
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Jardí Botànic de València
80 Carrer de QuartThe Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia is a botanical garden located on calle Quart in El Botànic neighbourhood of Valencia. The garden depends administratively on the University of Valencia. It is a member of Botanical Gardens Conservation International.
Rent Yacht World
Calle Marina Real Juan Carlos IIt's great to spend the day near the sea and also practice some sport.
Compact city garden in an elegant setting with fountains, statues, fruit trees & flora.
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Jardins de Monforte
S/N Carrer de MontfortCompact city garden in an elegant setting with fountains, statues, fruit trees & flora.
The Prehistory Museum of Valencia is a museum of the city of Valencia that exposes archaeological materials covering from Paleolithic to the Visigoths period. From 1982 it has been part of The Old House of Charity, built in 1841 which highlights the Byzantine style church built in 1881.
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Museu de Prehistòria de València
36 Carrer de la CoronaThe Prehistory Museum of Valencia is a museum of the city of Valencia that exposes archaeological materials covering from Paleolithic to the Visigoths period. From 1982 it has been part of The Old House of Charity, built in 1841 which highlights the Byzantine style church built in 1881.
Santa Catalina is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located in the city of Valencia.
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Santa Catalina, Valencia
8 Plaça de Santa CaterinaSanta Catalina is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church located in the city of Valencia.
The Assut de l'Or Bridge is a white single-pylon cable-stayed bridge in Valencia, Spain designed by Valencian architect and civil engineer Santiago Calatrava and completed in December 2008.
Assut de l'Or Bridge
Pont l'Assut de l'OrThe Assut de l'Or Bridge is a white single-pylon cable-stayed bridge in Valencia, Spain designed by Valencian architect and civil engineer Santiago Calatrava and completed in December 2008.
More than 80 figures saved from annual Fallas festival parades, displayed in old lepers' hospital.
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Museo Fallero
4 Plaza MonteoliveteMore than 80 figures saved from annual Fallas festival parades, displayed in old lepers' hospital.
15th-century granary building with gothic architecture, now hosting diverse art exhibitions.
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Almudín de Valencia
2 Plaça de Sant Lluís Bertran15th-century granary building with gothic architecture, now hosting diverse art exhibitions.
Palau de la Música de València is a concert, cinema, arts, and exhibition hall in València situated on the Riu Túria. It is the home of the city's municipal orchestra, the Orchestra of Valencia founded 1943.
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Palau de la Música de València
30 Passeig de l'AlberedaPalau de la Música de València is a concert, cinema, arts, and exhibition hall in València situated on the Riu Túria. It is the home of the city's municipal orchestra, the Orchestra of Valencia founded 1943.
Riding a bike on Spanish roads might seem like a hair-raising experience, but it’s perfectly safe in Valencia’s web of narrow streets, pedestrianised squares, parks and seafront promenades.
You’ll have the freedom to zip around Valencia’s top sights, head to the beach or take easy rides through the Jardín del Turia.
In 2012 the city implemented the Valenbisi bike sharing network, which is subscription-based and aimed mainly at Valencia’s residents. Still, there are numerous rental companies across the city, ilike Ciao bike in Carrer de Cuba.
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CiaoBike
30 C. de CubaRiding a bike on Spanish roads might seem like a hair-raising experience, but it’s perfectly safe in Valencia’s web of narrow streets, pedestrianised squares, parks and seafront promenades.
You’ll have the freedom to zip around Valencia’s top sights, head to the beach or take easy rides through the Jardín del Turia.
In 2012 the city implemented the Valenbisi bike sharing network, which is subscription-based and aimed mainly at Valencia’s residents. Still, there are numerous rental companies across the city, ilike Ciao bike in Carrer de Cuba.
Joaquín Sorolla
171 C. San Vicente MártirThe new train station
Plaza Redonda is a renovated circular structure in the Old Town. A medieval central fountain in the middle of the market place can be found. Many old ladies are found doing their handmade lace in front of the shops/stalls inside the plaza. This place is very near to the main tourist spots in the Old Town and you might find the local handicrafts interesting as well.
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Plaza Redonda Flats
1 Pl. de Lope de VegaPlaza Redonda is a renovated circular structure in the Old Town. A medieval central fountain in the middle of the market place can be found. Many old ladies are found doing their handmade lace in front of the shops/stalls inside the plaza. This place is very near to the main tourist spots in the Old Town and you might find the local handicrafts interesting as well.
Very nice place to take a walk, go biking, take a sunbath or study for university. I also love the deployment of Lime Scooters here! I spent a lot of time here, also with my friends, to try out the amazing electric scooters.
La Marina de València
s/n Carrer del Moll de la DuanaVery nice place to take a walk, go biking, take a sunbath or study for university. I also love the deployment of Lime Scooters here! I spent a lot of time here, also with my friends, to try out the amazing electric scooters.
History
Huge variety, but most of them are soldiers of different times.
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L'Iber Museo de Los Soldaditos de Plomo
20 Carrer dels CavallersHuge variety, but most of them are soldiers of different times.
Clubs
Great location and atmosphere! The terrace is incredible and offers a unique feeling on summer nights. The prices are high though, especially for students. Therefore most people drink before entering, there is a big botellón just some minutes away from the club. Definitely a must-do in Valencia, even if you are not that into clubbing.
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Mya Club
5 Av. del Professor López PiñeroGreat location and atmosphere! The terrace is incredible and offers a unique feeling on summer nights. The prices are high though, especially for students. Therefore most people drink before entering, there is a big botellón just some minutes away from the club. Definitely a must-do in Valencia, even if you are not that into clubbing.
Food market
Great local market with fresh seafood and bread. Grab some yummy food to eat now or save it for later. Friendly and welcoming.
Mercado Ruzafa
Great local market with fresh seafood and bread. Grab some yummy food to eat now or save it for later. Friendly and welcoming.