Things to do in Valencia, Valencian Country: The Best Sights & Landmarks

June 18, 2021 Terina Blouin

You’ll find plenty of orange trees here, but the fruit known as the "Valencia orange" was actually developed in California. Travelers interested in local food should focus on paella instead. While the city contains many monuments, Valencia’s modern crown jewel is the City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic complex of museums, cinemas, theaters, and more.
Restaurants in Valencia

1. La Brigada Grafica

Calle Serranos 24, 46003, Valencia Spain http://labrigadagrafica.com/epages/35e4acdd-8d0a-4bbe-a4da-bd5319eba012.sf/es_ES/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

La Brigada Grafica

2. Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir

Calle de los Caballeros 35 Acceso a la visita turística por Calle Caballeros nº 35, 46001, Valencia Spain +34 963 58 49 82 [email protected] http://www.mentavalencia.com
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5.0 based on 2,155 reviews

Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir

Conocida como la "Capilla Sixtina valenciana”, San Nicolás es uno de los templos más atractivos de la ciudad, con cerca de 2.000 metros cuadrados de pinturas al fresco perfectamente rehabilitadas que dejan al visitante sin aliento. Las espectaculares pinturas que decoran la bóveda suponen el doble de superficie que los frescos que hay en la Capilla Sixtina de Roma. Con más de 700 años de antigüedad, San Nicolás, que ya fue lugar de culto en época romana antes de ser mezquita e iglesia cristiana después, es un claro ejemplo de convivencia perfecta entre un templo de estructura gótica y una espléndida decoración barroca. La visita, gestionada por Menta Valencia, es toda una experiencia sensorial que permite recorrer este espacio tanto con guías especializados como de forma más independiente con el uso de audioguías en varios idiomas.

Reviewed By simpsonite64 - Northampton, United Kingdom

We visited here after already paying to enter the Silk Museum so missed out on the free entry that the regular 7 euro ticket here grants you. A very informative audio guide provided with the entrance fee that explains the plethora of detailed paintings and murals that cover every surface.

3. Casco Antiguo

Valencia Spain
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4.5 based on 1,278 reviews

Casco Antiguo

Reviewed By GeysirGal - Surrey, United Kingdom

This part of the city really is beautiful - the heart of the medieval old town and close to the Cathedral and all the main tourist sites. The architecture and the atmosphere are extraordinary - and always busy and bustling, except perhaps in Covid (I visited long before this). You can really get a feel for the city here by walking around and exploring all the narrow little streets. The area also boasts some of the city's finest restaurants for both in and outdoors dining - I had a lovely Spanish style ham, egg and chips in a restaurant by the Cathedral. There are plenty of places too for trying the famous Aqua da Valencia, which packs quite a punch.

4. Calle Caballeros

Valencia Spain
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Calle Caballeros

Reviewed By GeysirGal - Surrey, United Kingdom

This is one of the main thoroughfares that leads into the historic old town, lined with wonderful old buldings which at one time were the houses of the city's aristocrats. These days they house a variety of shops and restaurants. Little alleyways lead off in all different directions featuring many hidden gems including churches and some fabulous street art. The end of the road opens into the wonderful open and airy Plaza de la Virgin with fountains, greenery and at times different forms of street entertainment.

5. Miguelete

Valencia Spain +34 963 91 81 27 http://www.catedraldevalencia.es
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Miguelete

Reviewed By BubaJ - Tbilisi, Georgia

A lovely old bell tower with 207-step spiral staircase inside, up to the summit with a powerful bell and great views of the city. It's definitely worth climbing up! The tickets cost virtually nothing, only 2 Euro/adult.

6. Chapel of the Holy Grail

Plaza de la Reina Cathedral of Valencia, 46001, Valencia Spain +34 963 91 81 27 http://www.valenciavalencia.com/sights-guide/sights-listings/cathedral.htm
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Chapel of the Holy Grail

Reviewed By michaelbD7873MJ - Brooklyn, United States

This is a must see on any trip to Valencia . We came off a Celebrity Cruise and found the chapel in the Cathedral of Valencia . It wasn't highlighted in any tour information we saw. . We found it to be very inspirational [as we are Christians ].The vocal guide provided when we entered [Cathedral has an entrance fee] gave a brief history as to how it came to be here. A religious experience I will treasure forever.

7. Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)

Placa Santa Catalina s/n, 46001, Valencia Spain +34 963 91 77 13
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Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)

Reviewed By Echter_Potsdamer - Potsdam, Germany

Santa Caterina is a wonderful building. Sparesely decorated it demonstrates the classical gothic style without lots of paintings or colourful decoration such as many of the other churches here. The large hall shows a special air of belief which is really special.

8. Plaza de la Virgen

Valencia Spain http://www.valencia.es/ayuntamiento/infociudad_accesible.nsf/vDocumentosWebListado/77DF9E48162B4D6EC12572C20023FDF4?OpenDocument&
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Plaza de la Virgen

Reviewed By BubaJ - Tbilisi, Georgia

A beautiful square with several lovely historic buildings around it, the gorgeous Cathedral overlooking the place and a very nice fountain in the center. Great both at day and night! Relax and watch the people!

9. Plaza de la Reina

Placa de la Reina, SN, 46000, Valencia Spain
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Plaza de la Reina

Reviewed By TornakGabriela - Craiova, Romania

Plaza de la Reina is the centre of Old Town, from here you can visit the Cathedral, there are plenty of restaurants and bars where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at any hour. Here is the starting point for shops and boutiques where you can find sales in July.

10. Catedral Catolica Santa Maria

Pl. Almoina, 46003, Valencia Spain +34 963 91 81 27 [email protected] http://www.catedraldevalencia.es/
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Catedral Catolica Santa Maria

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