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1. Torres de Serranos (Serranos Towers) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. La Lonja de la Seda (The Silk Exchange) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Valencia Cathedral

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4. El Miguelete (Little Michael)

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5. Plaza de la Reina

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6. Central Market (Mercado Central)

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7. Turia Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Bioparc

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9. Gulliver Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Marques de Dos Aguas Palace (National Ceramics Museum)

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Le Torre e Iglesia de Santa Carolina (The tower and church of Santa Catalina)

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12. Palacio de la Generalidad Valenciana

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13. The Narrowest Building

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14. The Cat’s House

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15. The Museu de Belles Arts (Museum of Fine Art)

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Valencia Institute of Modern Art (IVAM)

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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17. Casa Carmela

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18. Casa Roberto

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19. Restaurant Mateu

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. La Genuina

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • As the third-largest city in Spain, Valencia offers visitors a wide variety of world-class attractions.
  • For those who are interested in art and architecture this city is a must-see destination.
  • Here ancient architecture from the Roman and Moorish era and ultra-modern structures like the City of Arts and Sciences are showcased.
  • A guided walking tour is a good way to discover many of the historic structures in the Old Town including the Serranos Towers, the Silk Exchange and the Valencia Cathedral.
  • There are excellent art museums to admire as well as curiosities like the House of Cats.
  • Families will enjoy the Bioparc zoo and the excellent children’s playground in Gulliver Park.
  • There are several traditional restaurants where you can try world-famous Valencian paella and other memorable feasts.

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