The Sights Of Valencia Spain

In Valencia there is even a touch of modern life with projects like the City of Arts

and Sciences that help to blend together the past, present and future.

Highlights of Valencia. Valencia has quite a bit to offer visitors. There are several areas nicely laid out so you can arrange a tour of everything from past to present. You can take in natural beauty and man made wonders. You can tour ancient sites and discover hidden treasures. On your tour of the city be sure to visit the Old Quarter, the Cathedral area, the Central Market, the beaches and the Old River.

The Old Quarter is really where you want to be to enjoy the past and the culture of the city. It is here where you will get to see the old walls of the city, monuments and signs of the old trades that used to dominate the area. You can watch belt making, shop for locally made crafts and enjoy some local cuisine in this area.

The Cathedral is a gothic style building where you can see the Holy Grail, visit the Museo de la cathedral and visit the bell tower, el Miguelete to get amazing views of the Old Quarter. In this area you can also visit el Almudin, a museum housed in an old warehouse. For a look at some archeological finds from within the city visit Plaza de la Almoina. The city's only Arab bath house is also located here, Banos del Almirante.

The Central Market. The Batlia and Marques de la Scala palaces are found in this area. They both serve as government offices today and are National Historic and Artistic Monuments. One of the only two remaining gateways of the city, Torres de Quart is also found here. The Central Market or Mercado Central is found alongside the Silk market or la Lonja de Seda and Santos Juanes church. All three places are important buildings in Valencia.

The Beaches. Since the city lies on the Mediterranean Sea no visit is complete without a visit to the beaches. The beaches of Valencia are only about 10 minutes from downtown and they offer some wonderful relaxation, fun and sun. You can stroll of the boardwalk, Paseo Maritimo and stop at one of the many restaurants for some amazing seafood specials.

The Old River. When in Valencia be sure to visit the area of the Old River. The Turia River actually is home to the most popular of spots in the cities. This area is newly renovated and one of the most modern areas in Valencia.

It should be easy to plan out your trip to Valencia now that you know all the tops sites to visit. Make your trip easier by booking your hotel accommodations online before your trip. Booking online ensures you can find a good hotel room in this busy city. As tourism keeps picking up hotel rooms will be filling up fast. Don't risk missing out on good accommodations by waiting too long to get your room reservation made. You want to be able to focus on seeing all the sites of the city when you get there, not having to worry about where you will stay.

by: Gaizka Pujana

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