things to see
1. The City of Arts and Sciences
The City of Arts and Sciences is which is home to: the Hemisfèric (IMAX cinema and digital projection), the Umbracle (Mirador garden and parking), the Museo de las Ciencias Principe Felipe (innovative interactive science center), the Oceanographic (the biggest aquarium in Europe with over 500 marine species) and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (Opera House).
2. Valencia Port
Besides being one of the most important in terms of commercial traffic, the Puerto de Valencia is hosts big events such as the America’s Cup and F1. In addition, the port area gives you a great variety of bars, pubs and nightclubs. Lets go out?!
3. Valencia Cathedral
The Metropolitan, Cathedral-Basilica Church home of the Holy Grail was built over a mosque and held the first Mass after Valencia was reconquered by King Jaime in 1238. Aside from its Gothic architecture, the Cathedral of Valencia hides many stories behind its walls. Would you like to hear them?
Miguelete Tower The bell tower of the Cathedral of Valencia, also called the Micalet Tower. The Gothic tower, is a fundamental part of the emblem of the city as being the ancient tallest building in the City. Can you imagine the view
4. Torres de Serrano + Torres de Quart + La Lonja + Central Market
The Serrano Towers
They are one of the two giant gates that used to guard the ancient walls of the city of Valencia. It is a great symbol for the city of Valencia and one of the best preserved monuments. Due to its architecture in medieval times it symbolized the power of the City.
The Quart Towers
On the other side opposite the Serranos, also formerly part of the medieval wall surrounding the old city. Its function was to defend the city. The architectural style of theTorres de Quart is a gothic archaic influence.According to tradition, one can observe the impact of the French artillery during the War of Independence.
La Lonja de la Seda
La Lonja is a masterpiece of Gothic civil Valencia Located in the heart of the city of Valencia. Formerly, symbolized the wealth of the City and is now considered a masterpiece of Gothic civil architecture from 15th century.
The Central Market
It is one of the largest markets in Europe, located in the medieval part of the city. Here one can buy all kinds of foods such as seafood, fruits, meats and sausages for all types of consumption. The market is also famous for its architectural charm, history and tradition
5. The Botanical Garden
It has its origin from the 15th century when it was initially built for teaching. However over the years,thanks to the advances of science, it has resulted in a new garden which now has about three thousand species of trees and plants from five continents. Among them, a collection of palms, tropical trees, cacti and other desert plants.
