Valencia is one of the top places to visit in Spain. This is a seaside port city located at the Mediterranean sea. Valencia is the third largest city if Spain.

Valencia is one of the best travel destinations if you are planning holidays in Spain. The city has plenty of attractions to offer the tourists – sunny beaches, museums and art exhibitions, unique churches and many historical monuments

Valencia used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Valencia and today the rich cultural heritage of the city will tell you a lot of interesting things about this charming city at the sea.

The top attractions in Valencia are: the Ciutat Vella (Old Town), the XVIIIth-century Marquise Palace, the XVth-century Silk Exchange, the sleek Modern Art Institute, the Museum of Fine Arts, the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, plazas and churches.

Let’s start our journey with the La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències de València, Spain.

La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències de València

If you are open to explore more about the scientific researches, interesting facts about the world, visit La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències de València (The City of Arts and Sciences).

It is one of the best places to visit in Valencia not only due to the exhibits of the Gallery, but also to enjoy the unique and futuristic design of the City.

La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències de València is the place, where the the world of science and arts meets.

The complex is located outside Valencia, and this is one of the most imposing exhibitions devoted to art and science.

The City of Arts and Sciences complex is located along the Turia River.

The design of these fascinating buildings was created by the two Architects – Felix Candela and Santiago Calatrava.

The City of Arts and Sciences is one of the top things to see in Valencia and it is often included in the Group tours visiting Spain. You can find the images of the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia in many travel guides and brochures.

If you are fond of modern trends in architecture, make sure to visit the City of Arts and Sciences.

La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències de València complex xonsists of 6 areas:

• the Hemisfèric IMAX Cinema, where visitors will watch the 3D digital films;
• the Museu de les Ciències, – an interactive technology, science and environment museum;
• the Umbracle landscaped area with stunning views;
• the Oceanogràfic aquarium;
• the Ágora concert space;
• the Palau de les Arts Opera House.

Also, in the City of Arts and Sciences complex numerous workshops, art exhibitions and conferences are arranged.

Oceanogràfic de València

One of the most imposing buildings of the City of the Arts and Sciences Complex in Valencia is the Aquarium, designed by Felix Candela.

Each of the buildings of the Oceanogràfic de València complex is devoted to one of the Ecosystems on our Planet.

For example, you will find here a building dedicated to Temperature and Tropics, separate building about the OCeans, another building is devoted to the Arctic and islands, etc.

The incredible exhibition of the Oceanogràfic de València counts about 45000 sea creatures!

The design of the building allows the visitors to watch them in the 9 towers, creating the effect of underwater presence.

The most fascinating point is the tunnel under the water. When you walk in the tunnel, you will see fish, sharks, belugas swimming above and around you while you walk. You can stop and spend as much time as you want to enjoy the underwater sea life.

The Oceanogràfic de València should be in your list of the top things to do in Valenica, Spain.

Related: Oceanographic Museum Monaco

La Lonja de Seda

La Lonja de Seda is one more top attraction in Valencia. This monument is listed as a UNESCO WORLd Heritage site.

La Lonja de Seda castle was built in the XVth century and was used as a the city’s Silk Exchange.

This Gothic style building was used to sell and buy famous Valencian silk and further was traded in Europe.

You can climb 144 steps in the tower La Lonja de Seda tower to see all the tops sights of Valencia.

The building is located in Plaza del Mercado and is open for visitors every day.

Mercado Central

The Central Market of Valencia or the Mercado Central is located next to
La Lonja de Seda.
It was built in 1928.

The building of the Central Market is beautifully decorated with the ceramics, which are very typical to the Valencia region.

Mercado Central is still open, and you can buy fresh vegetables, food, etc.

If you wish to feel the real atmosphere of Spain, visit Mercado Central, one of the top attractions of Valencia.

Catedral de València

Catedral del Santo Cáliz in Valencia is considered to be one of the most unusual buildings due its architecture.

The Cathedral was built in the XIIIth century and renovated in the XVth-XVIIth centuries.

The Catedral del Santo Cáliz combines several architecture styles.

There is Museo Catedral de València at the Cathedral, where a unique collection of religious pieces of art is presented.

Also, the tourists can climb the 205 steps to the top of the Miguelete Tower for incredible panoramic views of Valencia.
Plaza de la Virgen

Plaza de la Virgen is one of the top attractions in Valencia and one of the oldest places. In the center of Plaza de la

Virgen there is a Neptune fountain, which is the most popular place to meet among locals.

Plaza de la Virgen is lit in the evenings, and this is the best time to enjoy visiting it. Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the top attractions in Valencia!