Valencia – A historical city with daring modern features

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Valencia – A historical city with daring modern features

Allow plenty of time to visit Spain's third-largest city. It is positively packed with attractions, with over 30 museums to choose from, bold architectural statements and sun-kissed Blue-Flag-rated beaches.Have a refreshing glass of the local horchata (drink made from tiger nuts) in Valencia's vibrant old town, where you can admire the gothic Silk Exchange's twisting columns and vaulted ceilings. Alternatively, you might like to gaze upon extravagant frescoes in the gothic Church of San Nicolás or enjoy the nightlife at the Calle Caballeros.Pause for breath at the astounding Jardín del Turia. When the Turia river was diverted following severe flooding in 1957, the former riverbed was converted into a lush 7-kilometre-long parkland area. The Jardín curves around the city centre complete with playing fields, gardens and the Parque Gulliver children's playground where a giant figure of Jonathan Swift's protagonist forms stairways, ramps and slides to play on.

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Central Market of Valencia – A palatial temple of food

Just across from the Silk Exchange, you'll find one of the largest market buildings in Europe. Opened in 1928, the architecture of Valencia's Central Market blends art nouveau with gothic and baroque influences from nearby buildings. A stunning stained-glass dome and cleverly placed skylight windows give this temple to fresh seafood and farm produce a light and airy feel.Name a Spanish delicacy and you will almost certainly find it here, from chorizo and jamón iberíco to manchego cheese. With all the ingredients you might need for a traditional or seafood paella on hand here, it's truly a foodie's paradise.
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias – A bold statement

Near Parque Gulliver, prepare to marvel at the ultra-modern structures of the City of Arts and Sciences. From the skeletal science museum to the streamlined Palau de les Arts opera house, audacious curves and angles strike the eye at every turn.Wonder at 45,000 specimens of sea life at the Oceanográfic, Europe's largest aquarium. Get hands-on at the science museum. You could watch an IMAX film or study the stars in the Hemisféric or take in a show at the opera house.Or simply gaze at the complex's beauty and relax among the Umbracle's plants and statues.
Join the grail hunters at the splendid Valencia Cathedral

Visit Valencia's cathedral and let the gorgeous combination of architectural styles dazzle you. The three main doors exemplify this mix: the Romanesque Puerta del Palau, the gothic Puerta de los Apostolos and the baroque Puerta de los Hierros. Take time to admire the Renaissance masterpieces adorning the cathedral's walls, but the chief attraction is El Santo Cáliz, claimed to be the cup used at the Last Supper. It adds a certain frisson to the tour.If you feel energetic, why not climb the Miguelete bell tower's 207 steps for a spectacular view of the city.
Discover the extravagant Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas

It's impossible to pass this palace's incredible doorway without taking time to appreciate its fabulous baroque decoration. It's well worth venturing inside, though, as the interior is equally impressive. Some rooms retain the original gothic style, but the palace has had substantial baroque refurbishment and is now a sumptuous blend of architectural movements.The palace is also home to the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics, relating the history of ceramic art from the 18th century onwards. Exhibits include prehistoric samples as well as works by Picasso.A highlight of any visit is the Porcelain Room, where almost everything is made of finely painted porcelain.

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