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Valencia Attractions
...TOP Valencia Things To DoOf the many wonderful Valencia attractions the most popular attraction at the moment is the City of Arts and Sciences which is situated at the end of the Turia Garden and just a ten minute walk from the beach and port of Valencia.
 There are so many things to do at the City of Arts and Sciences and this is why it's one of the top Valencia attractions. You can visit Valencia Aquarium at L'Oceanografic which houses the largest aquarium of marine in Europe.
Walk along the lovely l'Umbracle (shaded walkway) and discover the Science Museum which is spread over three floors and L'Hemisferic (The 'Eye') which contain an IMAX cinema and planetarium.
Music lover will enjoy Valencia's Opera House (Palau de les Artes) which has the most modern technology and open-air auditoriums for theater, opera and concerts.
Mercardo Central
 Situated in the Old Quarter of Valencia City is one of the largest markets in Europe and one of the most beautiful in Spain and on a par with La Boqueria Market in Barcelona .
Covered with ceramics and colorful stained windows this stunning indoor market offers the freshest and tastiest of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, fish and seafood, hams, sausages, schickens and sausages. Tapas are available and outside are flowers and clothes.
 Valencia attractions must include the white sandy beaches which are the icing on the cake of this beautiful Mediterranean city.
The city beaches of Valencia are Las Arenas and La Malvarrosa beach which can be reached from the center of town by bus in 15-20 minutes or by tram from Pont de Fusta (opposite Torres de Serranos in Barrio del Carmen) in about 10 minutes.
 The Cathedral of Valencia (Le Seu) is situated in Plaza de la Reina in the center of the Old Quarter.
La Seu has the oldest museum in the city which contains the Holy Chalice of Valencia the very sacred Holy Grail.
El Micalet El Micalet is the bell-tower attached to the Cathedral of Valencia.
If you can climb the 207 steps inside El Micalet, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of Valencia.
 Situated next to the Cathedral in Plaza de la Virgen is the Basilica of the Lady of the Forsaken (Geperudeta) Patron Saint of the City.
The square is edged with cafés and bars and close to the popular and very trendy Calle Caballeros in Barrio del Carmen which is full of terraces, restaurants and where the best nightlife in Valencia can be found.
Santa Catalina Church and Tower
Another famous landmark in the Old Quarter of Valencia is the beautiful Santa Catalina bell-tower in Placa de Santa Catalina.
The church marks the entrance to the old historical city if you're coming from Placa del Ayuntamiento.
La Lonja
Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) is where silk merchants used to exchange their goods.
This stunning building has the most beautiful interior where you can discover a pretty little garden with orange trees and a fountain.
 Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM) is situated in the trendy and fashionable area of Barrio del Carmen in the Old Quarter of Valencia.
This is one of Spain's most famous Art Galleries and a joy to visit. The restaurant La Sucursal Restaurant offers Mediterranean Cuisine and is open Mondays to Fridays and there's also a cafe, gift and bookshop.
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