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Places to visit in Valencia

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Plaza de la Virgen

Plaza de la Virgen sits on the site of the old Roman forum, framed by the basilica and the back of Valencia's cathedral. The fountain in the middle represents the river Turia and its irrigation channels. On Thursdays the…

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The Serranos Towers

The Serranos Towers were the main northern gate into medieval Valencia and are among the largest Gothic city gates left in Europe. The back of the towers is open, so you can see straight into the floors from the square b…

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Ayuntamiento de Valencia

The Ayuntamiento de Valencia is the city hall of Valencia, facing the Plaça de l'Ajuntament in the centre of the city. It is the seat of the institution that governs the city and municipality, and it is linked to the leg…

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La Lonja de la Seda

La Lonja de la Seda is Valencia's silk exchange and one of the finest civil Gothic buildings in Europe, listed by UNESCO. The main trading hall is a forest of spiralling stone columns that fan out into the vaulting overh…

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La Casa del Oso

La Casa del Oso in Valencia: A Hidden Gem with a Curious StoryIntroductionValencia is a city full of grand landmarks, from its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences to its historic cathedral. Yet tucked away in its charmi…

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Mercat Municipal

The Mercat Municipal on Carrer de Martí Grajales is the neighbourhood market of El Cabañal, a former fishing quarter of Valencia. It is known for fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, and above all for fish laid out on crush…

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