Mercado Central

Unmissable due to its Valencian Art Nouveau design, the Mercado Central is one of the largest markets in the world. Primarily filled with food stalls, this is the perfect place to try some authentic Valencian cuisine in the heart of the birthplace of the paella.

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El Carmen

A mix of culture, history, and nightlife, the old-town district of El Carmen is ideal for any visitor to Valencia in search of intrigue. Characterized by its narrow streets and terraces, El Carmen is home to countless tapas bars, boutiques, souvenir shops, and dance clubs.

City of Arts and Sciences

This architectural and cultural complex is so significant to Valencia’s profile that is it even considered one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. From its IMAX cinema to its planetarium, interactive science museum, aquarium, and even an opera house, the City of Arts and Sciences really is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to feed their curiosity.

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What to Do

One of the most famous places to visit in the city is the City of Arts and Science, which is a complex of futuristic and unusual buildings that holds a museum, planetarium, an opera house, and more. There are bridges, pools, and so much to look at that even if you don’t go inside anywhere, just looking the buildings will bring curiosity and joy.

You will find the City of Arts and Science towards the end of Turia Park, which was once a riverbed but the city decided to drain it after a catastrophic flood in 1957 that killed 100 people. Now, it’s used as a massive park and green space that is 7 km in length and full of beautiful trees, pavilions, and places to picnic all year round.

The Central Market is another must-visit place in Valencia, and is housed in such a beautiful building. The high circular ceilings have lots of tiles and details that are so nice to look at, and because of them, the space never feels crowded no matter how many people are there. Pick up some local oranges or get a treat from one of the many stalls.

Food

There is so much that Valencia is known for in the food world. The most famous is definitely their paella, which is different than the seafood paella most of the world is used to. Instead, the Valencian paella is made up of green beans, lima beans, rabbit, snails, and usually chicken or duck. The best place to get it from is definitely Casa Cesar El Delfin, and if you go there, go for lunch and get the menu del dia which includes three tapas, all you can drink alcohol and soft drinks, paella, homemade dessert, and coffee!

Valencia is also the home of horchata, a well-known drink in South America that originates in Valencia. This milky cinnamon drink is the perfect way to cool off during the summer, and one of the best places to get it is Horchateria Panach in the nearby suburb of Alboraia, just a few metro stops away from the City of Arts and Science.

When you go to Valencia, you might notice all the animals that people have. This love of pets continues into their coffee shop culture, as there are many cat cafes through the city! Many of the cafes actually have rescue cats that can then be adopted by the cafe patrons, so it’s very humane. One of the best is La Fabrica De Huellas, which functions as a cafe in the front where patrons can bring their dogs, and in the back, it’s cat city!

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Mercado Central

Unmissable due to its Valencian Art Nouveau design, the Mercado Central is one of the largest markets in the world. Primarily filled with food stalls, this is the perfect place to try some authentic Valencian cuisine in the heart of the birthplace of the paella.

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El Carmen

A mix of culture, history, and nightlife, the old-town district of El Carmen is ideal for any visitor to Valencia in search of intrigue. Characterized by its narrow streets and terraces, El Carmen is home to countless tapas bars, boutiques, souvenir shops, and dance clubs.

City of Arts and Sciences

This architectural and cultural complex is so significant to Valencia’s profile that is it even considered one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. From its IMAX cinema to its planetarium, interactive science museum, aquarium, and even an opera house, the City of Arts and Sciences really is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to feed their curiosity.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ciutat de les Arts i Ciències (@ciudadartesciencias)

The post Reasons To Head To Valencia, Spain appeared first on Traveler Master.

What to Do

One of the most famous places to visit in the city is the City of Arts and Science, which is a complex of futuristic and unusual buildings that holds a museum, planetarium, an opera house, and more. There are bridges, pools, and so much to look at that even if you don’t go inside anywhere, just looking the buildings will bring curiosity and joy.

You will find the City of Arts and Science towards the end of Turia Park, which was once a riverbed but the city decided to drain it after a catastrophic flood in 1957 that killed 100 people. Now, it’s used as a massive park and green space that is 7 km in length and full of beautiful trees, pavilions, and places to picnic all year round.

The Central Market is another must-visit place in Valencia, and is housed in such a beautiful building. The high circular ceilings have lots of tiles and details that are so nice to look at, and because of them, the space never feels crowded no matter how many people are there. Pick up some local oranges or get a treat from one of the many stalls.

Food

There is so much that Valencia is known for in the food world. The most famous is definitely their paella, which is different than the seafood paella most of the world is used to. Instead, the Valencian paella is made up of green beans, lima beans, rabbit, snails, and usually chicken or duck. The best place to get it from is definitely Casa Cesar El Delfin, and if you go there, go for lunch and get the menu del dia which includes three tapas, all you can drink alcohol and soft drinks, paella, homemade dessert, and coffee!

Valencia is also the home of horchata, a well-known drink in South America that originates in Valencia. This milky cinnamon drink is the perfect way to cool off during the summer, and one of the best places to get it is Horchateria Panach in the nearby suburb of Alboraia, just a few metro stops away from the City of Arts and Science.

When you go to Valencia, you might notice all the animals that people have. This love of pets continues into their coffee shop culture, as there are many cat cafes through the city! Many of the cafes actually have rescue cats that can then be adopted by the cafe patrons, so it’s very humane. One of the best is La Fabrica De Huellas, which functions as a cafe in the front where patrons can bring their dogs, and in the back, it’s cat city!

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