Valencia

Valencia at the end of the year, a very good option

If you are looking for a special destination for this end of the year, Valencia is that destination. Valencia lives the end of the year in a special way and it is a good fault of the special atmosphere that surrounds the city, all accompanied by a wonderful climate, softened by the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia offers a special New Year’s Eve for all tastes, so depending on where you go or where you move, you will be able to find a different atmosphere. In this way, it is possible to enjoy several different New Year’s Eves in Valencia and none…

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The Church and the Tower of Santa Catalina in Valencia

Very close to the Plaza de la Reina, where the Cathedral of Valencia is located, we find the beautiful Church of Santa Catalina, one of the Gothic churches in Valencia and which stands out for its high baroque tower, one of the most emblematic in the city. The Church of Santa Catalina was built on an old mosque in the Middle Ages, although it had to be rebuilt in the 16th century after being destroyed by fire. What to see in the Church of Santa Catalina The Church of Santa Catalina is located in the street network of the Barrio…

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A visit to the Church of Santos Juanes in Valencia

The Church of Santos Juanes is also called San Juan del Mercado. We are before an abbey that is located in front of the famous Lonja de la Seda in Valencia and that in 1947 received the declaration of National Artistic Monument. It was erected on what was a mosque in 1240, and was originally Gothic in style, although the fires it suffered meant that it had to be rebuilt. The structure we see today dates from the late 17th century and early 18th century. Now we are going to see the temple in depth, which is well worth a…

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The most interesting parks and gardens in Valencia

Valencia is one of the Spanish cities with the best quality of life. Having access to the sea and a Mediterranean climate helps, of course, but it is also worth noting the large number of green spaces that exist in the city and where we can enjoy the tranquility and seriousness that this city offers us. The Turia riverbed is a green lung for the city, but there are more parks where you can walk in peace. Few cities in Europe have such a favorable climate throughout the year to enjoy green areas, so if you visit Valencia, you will…

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The Torres de Serranos and the Torres de Quart, two emblematic places in Valencia

Few remains remain of the old wall of Valencia, built in the 14th century and which served to defend the city until it was demolished in the 19th century. But of the remains that have reached our days, two of the gates that the wall had to access the city and that have become a symbol of Valencia stand out. The Torres de Serranos, also called Puerta de Serranos, are undoubtedly the best known but they have nothing to envy to the Torres de Quart. These are the only two doors that remain standing and that you must visit. The…

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