Lonja de la Seda
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest Gothic civil buildings in Europe. Built as a silk exchange in the 15th century, the soaring twisted columns of the main trading hall are the highlight.
Monument in Valencia
City of Arts and Sciences
The City of Arts and Sciences is a futuristic complex of white buildings designed by Santiago Calatrava, set in the drained Turia riverbed. The exterior and the surrounding pools are free to enjoy and photograph. The Oceanografic (Europe’s largest aquarium), the Science Museum, and the Hemisferic (IMAX) are paid individually. Budget travelers walk through the complex, admire the architecture for free, and pick one attraction if the budget allows.
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Plaza del Ayuntamiento Valencia
Valencia's grandest square, surrounded by the ornate City Hall and the main post office building. Free to cross at any time, the triangular plaza features a large fountain and is the epicenter of Las Fallas celebrations in March.
Plaza de la Virgen Valencia
Valencia's most beautiful square, flanked by the cathedral, the Basilica de la Virgen, and the Palau de la Generalitat. Free to enjoy, the Neptune fountain anchors the center, and the square sits directly above Roman-era foundations.
Plaza Redonda
A perfectly circular enclosed plaza hidden in the old town, accessible only through narrow archways. Free to enter, the small round space is lined with traditional ceramics and lace shops.
Serrano Towers
Two imposing 14th-century Gothic towers that formed the main ceremonial entrance to medieval Valencia. Free to enter on Sundays and holidays (small fee otherwise), the top offers views over the old town and the Turia Gardens.
Turia Gardens
The Turia Gardens are a 9-kilometer park running through the center of Valencia in the bed of the diverted Turia River. Free.
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