At the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, lies the unspoiled beaches and exquisite architecture of the third largest city in Spain known as Valencia. This extremely popular destination has a mild climate, lots of sunshine and very little rain making this destination popular for sun lovers. The mild weather makes outdoor activities such as golfing, tennis, cycling and diving a favorite here. The tourists flock to Valencia to enjoy the clear water beaches, the lush botanical gardens, the gorgeous architecture and the vibrant nightlife.
When traveling to Valencia make sure to spend a day visiting all the breathtaking architecture as only Valencia has. Start your day out admiring the architecture of the old world style bridges throughout Valencia. You can take a walk along the old Turia riverbed that crosses the city and view all of the bridges ranging from the 14th century to the 21st century. There is much to enjoy on the old riverbed as it has fountains, trails, athletic track, playgrounds, soccer/ rugby fields and an artificial boating lake. At the end of your walk, you will come to the City of Arts and Sciences with much to see, as well as a one of kind futuristic architecture. Designed by Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava this popular attractions houses a Science Museum, Performing Arts Center, Planetarium, Aquarium, IMAX Theater, Hanging Gardens and Arts Museum.
Another must see in Valencia is the “Roman Forum”, also known as the “Valencia Cathedral”. It incorporates three architectural styles of Gothic, rebirth and Baroque. This 13th century Cathedral is the home of the much-visited Holy Grail. While visiting Valencia cathedrals, make sure to see “The Seu” with its beautiful doors sculpted from three distinct architectural time periods. You can also go to the top of the “Micalet Tower” and see a sky-high view of the beautiful city below.
For a historic architectural site and other splendid views of the city, visit “The Torres de Serranos” and “Torres de Quart”. These 14th century medieval towers were once part of an ancient wall that protected the city. The walls were demolished in 1865 and only the towers remain where you can climb to the terraces for a view of the city and the “Turia” riverbed. Architecture that stirs the senses can be found in the “Central Market” building with its 1,500 food stalls mixed with a breathtaking architectural style of metal, glass, domes and columns. The beautiful architecture combined with the colors of the fresh food products make this an unique market experience like no other in the world. You will find this 8,000 square metres building in the center of the city’s historic district. There is so much architectural beauty in Valencia to see making this city one of the best tourist’s destinations in the world.
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