Things to do in Valencia

About Valencia

Valencia is a Mediterranean hub defined by its repurposing of the Turia riverbed into a nine-kilometer linear park, the Jardín del Turia. The city anchors its identity in a fusion of Gothic architecture, such as the La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, and ambitious futuristic design found at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Visitors can transition from medieval defensive structures like the Torres de Serranos to coastal recreation at Platja del Cabanyal. As the regional capital, it serves as the definitive global center for paella culture and traditional horchata production.

Good to know

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   Valencia holds the title of World Design Capital (2022) and was named the European Green Capital in 2024.

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   The city is home to the Tribunal de las Aguas, the oldest functioning judicial body in Europe, which has met every Thursday for over a millennium to settle irrigation disputes.

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   Valencia's central market, Mercat Central, is one of the largest in Europe and utilizes 8,000 square meters of space under a modernist iron-and-glass dome.

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   The Holy Grail, recognized by the Vatican as authentic, is housed in a dedicated chapel within the Valencia Cathedral.