Valencia - Do & See
Many of Valencia’s sights are located in the area commonly known as La Seu. This is located between the city’s two large squares, Plaza de la Reina and Plaza Virgen. This is where you will find the octagon clock tower Miguelete and Capilla del Santo Cáliz, home of what many consider to be the real Holy Grail.
La Lonja
If you only manage to see one sight, it has to be La Lonja, the old silk exchange. It is heralded as one of the foremost Gothic buildings in Europe, and in 1996 it became a UNESCO world heritage site. The actual market is the size of a cathedral, covering 21,420 square feet.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
This renovated art museum is one of the finest in Spain. Art by Goya Velázquez, José Ribera and Sorolla cover its red, peach and green walls.
Las Fallas and Museo Fallero
This small museum’s exhibits focus on Valencia’s huge Las Fallas festival. Every year, 12-19 March, people use this festive event to ridicule those in power.
Jardín Botanico
This botanical garden was founded in 1567 and restored in 2000. It contains an impressive collection of more than three thousand species of trees, palm trees and plants.
Iglesia de San Juan del Hospital
Built in 1261, this gothic church is one of the oldest in the city. The church has a single nave covered with a pointed barel vault.
