The spiralling columns and star vaults of the trading hall of La Lonja de la Seda

Itinerary · Valencia, Spain

Gothic Valencia in a day

The old walled city from gate to gate: towers, the cathedral, the Lonja, a frescoed church and the market.

One day, on foot

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  1. 9:30

    1Torres de Serranos

    Ciutat Vella·City gate

    Climb the gate for the view over the Turia.

  2. 10:30

    2Valencia Cathedral and the Holy Chalice

    Ciutat Vella·Cathedral

    The Holy Chalice chapel.

  3. 12:00

    3The Water Court (Tribunal de las Aguas)

    Ciutat Vella·Living tradition

    On Thursdays at noon.

  4. 13:00

    4Central Bar by Ricard Camarena

    Mercado Central·Market counter

    Lunch at the market counter.

  5. 15:00

    5La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange)

    Ciutat Vella·Gothic hall

    UNESCO World Heritage.

  6. 16:30

    6Church of San Nicolás

    Ciutat Vella·Church

    Look up at the frescoes.

  7. 18:00

    7Torres de Quart

    Ciutat Vella·City gate

    The second great gate.

  8. 21:00

    8Café de las Horas (by night)

    El Carmen·Cocktail bar

    Agua de Valencia.

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