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What not to miss if you travel to Valencia
September 15 2022
Valencia is an extremely cheerful and welcoming with its visitors, to the point that whoever visits it repeats. Most of those who travel to Valencia for the first time are attracted by the architectural majesty of the City of Arts and Sciences. However, they soon discover that, despite being a small city, it has a lot to offer its visitors. In this post we show you some of the most spectacular places you can find.
4 Absolutely Essential Places in Valencia
City of Arts and Sciences
With its 350,000 m2 of surface area, the City of Arts and Sciences is considered a city within a city. Leisure complex avant-garde style inaugurated in 1998 that already constitutes a powerful tourist bastion in Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to scientific and cultural dissemination. In fact, its innovative facilities seek to educate in an interactive and modern way. Its most important buildings include: L'Hemisfèric, the Oceanographic, the Science Museum, the Umbracle, the Palace of Arts, the Ágora and the Bridge of l'Assut de l'Or.
Oceanographic: The Largest Aquarium In Europe!
Oceanographicis part of the City of Arts and Sciences. In it you can find 7 marine environments inhabited by about 45,000 specimens belonging to 500 different species (dolphins, belugas, walruses, sea lions, seals, penguins, sharks, etc.). Not surprisingly, it was conceived to represent the main marine ecosystems of the planet. Among the main attractions of the Valencia Oceanographic are the daily exhibition of the dolphinarium and the underwater restaurant. Don't miss them!
La Lonja De La Seda
Located a few meters from the Central Market, the Lonja de la Seda (also known as Lonja de los Mercaderes), was built between 1482 and 1548. Its great historical value has earned it to be declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Considered one of the emblematic buildings of Valencia, the Lonja de la Seda is one of the most famous civil Gothic monuments in all of Europe. It occupies an area of 2,000 m2 and consists of three structures around a courtyard of orange trees: the Tower, the Consulate of the Sea Room and the Contracting Room or Column Hall.
Central Market
Another essential visit is the Central Market, located next to the Lonja de la Seda. It is a beautiful building inaugurated in 1928 and is considered one of the masterpieces of Valencian modernism. In fact, it masterfully combines a large iron structure with ceramics and stained glass, allowing it to recreate the atmosphere of a genuine traditional market.Its 6,800 m2 area houses around 1,200 stalls where you can find all kinds of food. What's more, it is the largest and oldest fresh produce market in the entire European continent.
Where To Sleep in Valencia?
Do you want to visit Valencia? In that case, don't hesitate to stay at one of our ILUNION hotels. All of them stand out not only for their great comfort, but also for their excellent locations. You are very close to the main places of interest!
ILUNION Valencia 3 Hotel: accessible hotel that has all the services in one of the most avant-garde areas of the city.
Book now from €49!
ILUNION Valencia 4 Hotel: it is the best option for your work stays in the City of Turia.
Book now from €54!
ILUNION Aqua 3 Hotel: completely remodeled in 2014 and located next to the City of Arts and Sciences. In addition, it is next to the metro stop, which will be great for both your work and vacation stays.
Book now from €53
ILUNION Aqua 4 Hotel: enjoy all the comforts and services in an unbeatable location with the best value for money.
Book now from €65!
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4 Absolutely Essential Places in Valencia
City of Arts and Sciences
With its 350,000 m2 of surface area, the City of Arts and Sciences is considered a city within a city. Leisure complex avant-garde style inaugurated in 1998 that already constitutes a powerful tourist bastion in Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to scientific and cultural dissemination. In fact, its innovative facilities seek to educate in an interactive and modern way. Its most important buildings include: L'Hemisfèric, the Oceanographic, the Science Museum, the Umbracle, the Palace of Arts, the Ágora and the Bridge of l'Assut de l'Or.
Oceanographic: The Largest Aquarium In Europe!
Oceanographicis part of the City of Arts and Sciences. In it you can find 7 marine environments inhabited by about 45,000 specimens belonging to 500 different species (dolphins, belugas, walruses, sea lions, seals, penguins, sharks, etc.). Not surprisingly, it was conceived to represent the main marine ecosystems of the planet. Among the main attractions of the Valencia Oceanographic are the daily exhibition of the dolphinarium and the underwater restaurant. Don't miss them!
La Lonja De La Seda
Located a few meters from the Central Market, the Lonja de la Seda (also known as Lonja de los Mercaderes), was built between 1482 and 1548. Its great historical value has earned it to be declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Considered one of the emblematic buildings of Valencia, the Lonja de la Seda is one of the most famous civil Gothic monuments in all of Europe. It occupies an area of 2,000 m2 and consists of three structures around a courtyard of orange trees: the Tower, the Consulate of the Sea Room and the Contracting Room or Column Hall.
Central Market
Another essential visit is the Central Market, located next to the Lonja de la Seda. It is a beautiful building inaugurated in 1928 and is considered one of the masterpieces of Valencian modernism. In fact, it masterfully combines a large iron structure with ceramics and stained glass, allowing it to recreate the atmosphere of a genuine traditional market.Its 6,800 m2 area houses around 1,200 stalls where you can find all kinds of food. What's more, it is the largest and oldest fresh produce market in the entire European continent.
Where To Sleep in Valencia?
Do you want to visit Valencia? In that case, don't hesitate to stay at one of our ILUNION hotels. All of them stand out not only for their great comfort, but also for their excellent locations. You are very close to the main places of interest!
ILUNION Valencia 3 Hotel: accessible hotel that has all the services in one of the most avant-garde areas of the city.
Book now from €49!
ILUNION Valencia 4 Hotel: it is the best option for your work stays in the City of Turia.
Book now from €54!
ILUNION Aqua 3 Hotel: completely remodeled in 2014 and located next to the City of Arts and Sciences. In addition, it is next to the metro stop, which will be great for both your work and vacation stays.
Book now from €53
ILUNION Aqua 4 Hotel: enjoy all the comforts and services in an unbeatable location with the best value for money.
Book now from €65!