Merchants negotiated contracts in the Hall of Colomns of the Llotja de la Seda
one of the entrances to the Mercado Central
upfront the 14th century church Església dels Sants Joans
La Malvarossa beach is spacious
one of the old harbor buildings
the structure of the Museu de les Ciències de València resembles a whale's skeleton
the entrances to the City of Art and Sciences via the Umbracle
the Plaza de la Virgen with the Neptune fountain and in the background the door of the Apostles
The Estation del Norte dates from 1917 and was built in a local modernist style
inside the station the walls and ceilings are covered with the original colorful ceramic tiles
on the Plaza de la Reina you can park your car and admire the Micalet bell tower
inside the Cathedral the chancel impresses with a blue dome ceiling
the Torres de Serranos was once the main entrance to the walled city of Valencia
the City Hall with a nice bell and clock tower
the seaside promenade at La Malvarossa beach
the City of Arts and Sciences: the Hemisfèric with in the background el Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
Valencia's history covers more then 2000 years and the city is packed with buildings and monuments covering that timeframe.
The
Estation del Norte train station show off with colorful original ceramic tiles.
The Old Town impresses
with the13th century cathedral with the Micalet tower. Inside the church you can admire the right arm of St Vincent.
The
Torres de Serranos are restored 14th century gates and can be scaled for a great view over the old town.
La Lonja de
la Seda from the 15th century was the city's exchange market and features nicely twisted columns and richly decorated wooden ceilings.
The
century-old Mercado Central in Art Nouveaux style is stil in use.
The City Hall with its large marble stairs was built
in the 18th century and has a nice clocktower
The City of Arts and Sciences impresses with futuristic buildings
and museums.
On hot days the seaside beaches are a nice escape for citizens and tourists alike.
